Regatta Checklist

The Keppel Bay Sailing Club is always honoured to host State, National and International Regattas and has proved its ability to host events of this magnitude on many occasions. The Club, which is located in Yeppoon on the Tropic of Capricorn, is committed to the promotion and development of the sport of sailing.

QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED RACE MANAGEMENT TEAM

The Keppel Bay Sailing Clubs race management team is well trained, highly qualified and very experienced. This team is comprised of over fifty volunteers, who have officiated at numerous state, national and international events. Thirty of these volunteers have completed the State Race Management Course and have experience in being on a jury at either state or national level. As a result, Club management is happy to supply a Protest Committee for regattas, as requested.

SUITABLE SAILING WATERS

The Keppel Bay Sailing Club is able to offer a sailing location in relatively sheltered waters, as the area is protected by the picturesque Keppel Islands. The racing area is unlimited, within a short sail from the beach and in full view of The Clubhouse. The Club is able to support the efficient operation of three or more independent courses, simultaneously.

 

PROFESSIONAL RESCUE, SAFETY & RACE MANAGEMENT EQUIPMENT

The Keppel Bay Sailing Club has two fully equipped hydrofield rescue craft and three rigid inflatable craft for immediate rescue work. To compliment these craft, the Club is also able to charter a number of larger committee boats, as necessary. As stated above, the Club has numerous, qualified race officers to operate the rescue and committee boats.

Most of the racing area is in full view of The Clubhouse with racing being monitored from the shore by radio communication to all rescue and committee boats. The Club is also equipped with an international standard, observation tower. This area is used by race officials to accurately record race results and ensure competitor safety.

The Club also has a large first aid kit, which is serviced by St Johns Ambulance on a regular basis, as well as suitable and sufficient signal flags, buoys and a sound signal to operate international standard regattas. It should be noted that the Club prides itself on its excellent safety record.

APPROPRIATE SHORE-BASED INFRASTRUCTURE & FACILITIES

The Keppel Bay Sailing Club is equipped with appropriate shore-based infrastructure and facilities to operate state, national and international regattas -

• LAUNCH & RETRIEVAL FACILITIES - The Club has access to ample beach for launching and retrieving 180 boats, concurrently.
• BEACH ACCESS - Access to the beach is provided by the Club two-lane, concrete, beach access, traffic ramp at the southern end of The Clubhouse.
• RIGGING AREA - Boats are able to be rigged and de-rigged on either the concrete, grassed or bitumen rigging areas.
• OBSERVATION TOWER - The Club is also equipped with an international standard, observation tower.
• BOAT STORAGE AREA - The Keppel Bay Sailing Club has a boat storage area under The Clubhouse and also has access to Appleton Park, which is located opposite, to store visitors boats and trailers during major regattas. The Club hires security personnel at such times to ensure the safety of these boats.
• COMPUTERISED RESULTS - The Keppel Bay Sailing Club uses Top Yacht Software to calculate its race results and has several, reliable volunteers, who are trained in proficiently operating this system.
• ADMINISTRATION FACILITIES - The Keppel Bay Sailing Club has a Regatta Office, equipped with two computers with internet access, telephones, photocopier, public address system, marine radio and first aid kit. Noticeboards and a facsimile machine are located nearby.
• OTHER FACILITIES - The Club also has sufficient space for registration, sail measurement and weigh in, as well as ample showers and toilets for an international regatta.

EXCELLENT CATERING FACILITIES

The Keppel Bay Sailing Club is equipped with very good catering facilities and is able to offer competitors and their supporters economical lunches on a daily basis. Fast, light lunches can be served including -

• Assorted Sandwiches
• Beef Burgers
• Chicken & Salad Wraps
• Sausage Rolls
• Meat Pies

Function menus range from BBQs to Banquets and Buffet Dinners. Approximately, 100 guests can be served in the Bilge Bar for an informal social function. Other dining options are available one of the Clubs dining outlets.

PROFESSIONAL REGATTA DOCUMENTATION

The Keppel Bay Sailing Clubs race management team has vast experience in producing and supplying regatta documentation, including notices of race, sailing instructions, sign on / off sheets, protest forms, mark rounding sheets and finish sheets.

SUITABLE ACCOMMODATION & TRANSPORT

Approximately eight motels / holiday units are located within walking distance of the Keppel Bay Sailing Club with many more scattered along the Coast. Accommodation styles and prices range from budget family accommodation to international resorts. The Capricorn Coast Tourist Organisation operates an accommodation booking services on a Free Call 1800 number or visit www.capricorncoast.com.au.

Yeppoon is located on the Capricorn Coast approximately 40 kilometres north east of Rockhampton. It is easily accessible by road, rail and air. Rockhampton is located on the Bruce Highway and has a domestic airport, which is serviced by both Jetstar and Virgin. It also has a well established railway station. Hire cars and a local bus service are available to transport visitors to the Capricorn Coast, who have arrived by air or rail.

The Coast boasts many unique tourist attractions, beautiful beaches and quality facilities. The central business district is only a short walk from the Club and has two large shopping centres (offering Coles, Woolworths & Big W) and many speciality shops.

REGATTA COSTS

For more information regarding regatta costs, please contact the Club on sailing@kbsc.com.au.