Competitor Information

Code of Conduct & Child Protection

Youth Sail Queensland is a wonderful opportunity for our young people to have a great experience both on and off the water.  We want this event to be child safe and friendly. 

We take integity seriously because it's the right thing to do.  You can read our policies here

We would also like to bring to your attention the Code of Conduct for this event.

Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct

Parents should: 
•    Remember that children participate in sailing or boating for their enjoyment, not yours. 
•    Encourage children to participate, not force them. 
•    Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing. 
•    Encourage children to sail or boat according to the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility, violence or abuse. 
•    Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a race. 
•    Remember that children learn best by example. Appreciate good performances and skills displayed by all participants. 
•    Support all efforts to eliminate verbal and physical abuse from sport. 
•    Respect officials’ decisions and teach children to do likewise. 
•    Show appreciation of the efforts of volunteer coaches, officials, administrators and other helpers as without them there would be no sport for your children to participate in. 
•    Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

Sailing Participant Code of Conduct

Competitors are expected to comply with the Basic Principle outlined in the Racing Rules of Sailing. 
As a competitor you shall: 
•    Be tolerant of other users of the waterways and surrounding environs. 
•    Never argue with an official. 
•    Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials and sledging other sailors/boating participant, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviour. 
•    Not abuse other crew members. 
•    Abide by the Australian Sailing Anti-Doping Policy. 
•    Work equally hard for yourself and/or your crew. Your boat’s performance will benefit and so will you. 
•    Be a good sport. Applaud your opponents when they get one up on you. 
•    Treat all participants as you like to be treated. Do not bully or try to take an unfair advantage of another competitor. 
•    Cooperate with your fellow sailors/boating participants, without them there would be no competition. 
•    Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit not just to please others. 
•    Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

Charter Boats

A small number of Charter Boats are available for this event with a $200 damage bond required.  >> Charter boat booking form
If you would like more information, please contact Conrad Byrt on 0428 819 913

If you would like to charter an O'pen Skiff - Please Click HERE to charter through Tahe Outdoors Australia.  

Event Grant Opportunity

This is an eligible event for the Emerging Athlete Pathways grant from the Queensland Government - $500 for state or state school events. 

Emerging Athlete Pathways aims to foster the development of young athletes and support elite athlete pathways by providing financial assistance to help alleviate the costs associated with attending championship events. The subsidy provides financial assistance through 3 event tiers and supports attendance at specific state, national and international events.

Officials (such as coaches, referees and scorers) officiating at eligible events can also apply for assistance if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Eligible athletes and officials can apply for 1 event per tier, once every 2 calendar years. Applications must be correctly submitted within 6 months of the event start date.

Here are some key criteria:

• you are residents of Queensland for at least 12 months preceding the event
• you are under the age of 18 at the start of the event
• you travel a road distance of at least 125km (one-way) from their place of residence to the event location (check road distances using RACQ’s trip planner)

You will need your confirmation of entry to apply.

Please check all the criteria here to see if you are eigible to apply.  https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/emerging-athlete-pathways

Boat drop off

A traffic management plan will be in place for offloading and loading of boats.  More information on this will be provided to all competitors prior to the event.

Road Trailer Parking

All road trailer parking will be offsite at 20 Bowls Street Yeppoon. Please ensure you have a trailer lock.

Rigging Area Yeppoon Sailing Village

Please put your boat in the correct rigging area and park as close as possible to other boats.   Classes will be clearly marked on the rigging lawn.  There will be volunteers to help you on your arrival should you need assistance.

Rigging Area Causeway Lake

Green Fleet training and racing will be conducted from the site located on Resada Esplanade, Causeway Lake. Look for the two big shipping containers next to the toilet block. Green Fleet Training/Racing Area

For those who have chartered a boat from KBSC your boat will already be at the container.  Others may drop their boat off from Sunday Morning 15th September or contact Conrad Byrt on  0428 819 913 if you require an earlier drop off.

Regatta Office

The Regatta Office is located onsite and will be manned from 0830hrs to 1700hrs.

Registration for Coaching Clinic and Youth Championships

There will be no formal onsite registration for either the Coaching Clinic or Youth Championships.  

Catering Facilities

More details coming

Zhik Pop-up Shop

Zhik will have a pop-up shop on site during the regatta.

Green Fleet

The Green Fleet event is held at the sheltered waters of the Causeway Lake, a 15-minute drive from Yeppoon central.  Please read the Green Fleet FAQ's for more information, but please contact Grant Willmott on 0413 468 773 if you need any further assistance.

Presentation of Results

Youth Championship medals and prizes will be presented on Saturday 21st September as soon as practical after racing has concluded.  You will be notified via the Regatta App final details of the event.

Local Information

Accommodation

Site Plan

Green Fleet Training/Racing Area

Insurance

Network Marine is there for all your boating needs with insurance. All competitor's boats must be insured and hold third party liability insurance.

If you require a quote please click here for a quote: >> Network Marine

Transport Options

If you are not travelling by car with your boat there are a few options to get here.

Air -The Rockhampton Airport (approximately 40 mins by car from Yeppoon) is exceptionally well serviced with multiple flights to and from Brisbane daily direct flights from Sydney and Townsville connections on to other ports around Australia. Airlines that fly into Rockhampton include QantasLink and Virgin Airlines.

Coach or Bus - Greyhound Australia and Premier Motor service operate from the Central bus terminal in Rockhampton with multiple services connecting with Brisbane and Cairns daily. Young’s Buses operate to and from Yeppoon.

Rail - Queensland rail’s Travel train operates services daily to Rockhampton from Brisbane. Services are also available to Cairns. The High Speed Tilt train services run four times a week between Brisbane and Cairns.  

Road
Major Highways link the region with all parts of Queensland and Southern states.  Yeppoon is 40 Km from Rockhampton
These include:-

• Pacific Coast Touring Route
• Bruce Highway
• Leichardt Highway
• Australia’s Country Way
• Capricorn Highway.

Parking

There is a FREE 3 story car park facility in the centre of Yeppoon  and then a short 10 minute walk to the event.

Public Boat Ramp

 A public boat ramp is located at Ross creek at the southern end of the Club and can be accessed at mid to high tide.

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