North Queensland Cruising Yacht Club

29/08/2026

Everyone on board the “Viva La Vida” skippered by an Olympic sailor was rescued by local vessels after the yacht capsized off Long Island in the Whitsundays. 👉 https://bit.ly/4y89n4g

28/08/2026

27/08/2026

23/08/2026

It was another full weekend of sailing at the North Queensland Cruising Yacht Club, with Saturday's Twilight Sailing followed by the Stan Roberts Memorial Race on Sunday.

Saturday's Twilight was proudly sponsored by Scott Gummow Kitchens, with four boats taking to the water.

Frequent Flyer, skippered by Albert, claimed first place, followed by Capricorn Dancer in second. Sea Change finished third, with Katana rounding out the fleet in fourth.

On Sunday, attention turned to the Stan Roberts Memorial Race, sponsored by Pete Davis in honour of his grandfather, Stan Roberts.

The club resorted to a little teamwork to get racing underway, with Ian Shield starting the race and Bruce Shanks taking care of the finish.

Conditions began with a light breeze before building to around 12–15 knots, then easing again towards the finish. The sailors weren't the only ones making the most of the day, with a few whales putting on a show off Stone Island along the way.

The course to Thomas Island, around Stone Island, Southern Cross and back into the bay proved ideal for Pronto, which galloped away from the fleet to take line honours.

On handicap, Katana took the win, followed by Pronto in second and Sea Change in third. Capricorn Dancer finished fourth, Frequent Flyer fifth and Air Apparent sixth.

Pete Davis also made sure the Stan Roberts Memorial was properly celebrated back at the club, generously putting some money on the bar for the sailors. LJ Ho**er sponsored the traditional rum bucket.

A big thank you to Scott Gummow Kitchens, Pete Davis and LJ Ho**er for supporting the weekend's racing, and to everyone who helped get the fleet started, finished and safely back to the club.

23/08/2026

The Flags flew high today for the Stan Roberts Memorial Race, 6 Yachts on the water. The wind favoured Pronto who was 1st past the bouy on the run home, 2nd Air Apparent, 3rd Capricorn Dancer. On corrected time. 1st Katana, 2nd Pronto, 3rd Sea Change. Thankyou to Ian for starting the race and Bruce for being the finisher, Bryan and TJ for the handicapping and setting the course. Thankyou too Mr Ho**er. A very special thankyou to Pete Davis for putting a drink on the bar for the Yachties to celebrate the memory of his Grandad Mr Stan Roberts.

21/08/2026

Congratulations to the Crews of Delta Lady & Ruthless taking1st & 2nd place respectively at Hamilton Island today. Go Celebrate. Commodore Cheryl 🍾 🥂

21/08/2026

WAIT for there's more!!! A update for Ruthless. 2nd in their Division. We'll done Ruthless and Crew. Enjoy the celebrations. Commodore Cheryl.

21/08/2026

Just in results for Race 5. Congratulations Delta Lady and Crew. Thankyou Ryan for the update. Enjoy your win. Commodore Cheryl

15/08/2026

Hamilton Island Race Week has attracted a near-record fleet of 145 boats for the 41st regatta, with crews arriving from overseas and across Australia to compete. 👉 https://bit.ly/4qdffpX