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Results - 24th Mar including Toogoolawah Cup

30-03-2018

The final day of the 2017-18 sailing season began with the Toogoolawah Cup up for grabs for all classes and also a number of club championships winners to be decided. A great days racing was had by all.

Quest 1 Christened by Cr Kara Cook

30-03-2018

On the last day of the regular sailing season that included the heat 7 of the club championship for all classes and the Toogoolawah Cup, the sailing club was delighted to have Kara Cook, our local Morningside Ward councillor present to christen "Quest 1", the first of the new sail training boats.

New RS Quest boats have arrived

21-03-2018

Results - 17th Mar

21-03-2018

Results - 3rd Mar

06-03-2018

Results 24-Feb including Jason Brewer Memorial Trophy (125s)

28-02-2018

Results 17-Feb including Bill Bridge Memorial Trophy (Skiffs)

18-02-2018

Results - 10th Feb

18-02-2018

Results - 3rd Feb

07-02-2018

Results - 27th Jan

07-02-2018

Updated Sailing Instructions

03-02-2018

The club management and sailing committees have recently reviewed and revised the clubs sailing instructions. These instructions are available on this website and all members participating in club racing on the river are encouraged to read these revised sailing instructions.

Vale Sasha Hawgood

30-01-2018

On 22nd January, a large number of friends joined the Hawgood family at Brisbane Sailing Squadron to farewell the late Sasha Hawgood, a much loved member of the club.

Sasha’s association with BSS dates back 20 years. Her junior sailing commenced in Sabots, during which time Sasha won two club championships. She also represented the club at interstate championships. Sasha then moved on to Lase ...

Results - 20th Jan

21-01-2018

Results - 2nd Dec

20-01-2018

Results - 4th Nov

05-11-2017

Thank you to James Bury

04-11-2017

Brisbane Sailing Squadron management and its members wishes to pass on a big Thank You to James Bury of 16ft Skiff "FireStopping QLD" fame. His recent donation to the club to support junior sailing will help to encourage more youngsters to get out on the water. The club sincerely thanks James for this donation and we look forward to seeing him sailing with us on the river soon.

Results - 23rd Sep

24-09-2017

Results - 16th Sep

19-09-2017

Results - 9th Sep

13-09-2017

Season Opening Race Report

06-09-2017

Toogoolawah Cup

23-04-2017

Lasers - Club Championship Heat 6

19-03-2017

A fluctuating northerly wind meant the fleets raced in front of the clubhouse for heat 6 of the Laser Club Championship and club racing for all other classes. The short course kept the fleet quite close together and made it all the more important to get clear air and manoeuvre around the moored yachts.

SQSA 16ft Skiff Sprint Championships

17-03-2017

Race report for the 16ft Skiff Sprint Championship and race results for the other club racing

Betty Bliss Memorial Yardstick Race

05-03-2017

Princesses and Pirates Day Success

01-03-2017

Councillor Shayne Sutton's annual Princesses and Pirates Day was this year held on Sunday 26th February at Vic Lucas Park, Bulimba. Once again it was a great success with over 200 kids and parents enjoying a ride on the river in the clubs Pirate Vagabonds. Thanks to all those that helped on the day and we look forward to more sightings of Captain Jack Sparrow again next year.

125s Jason Brewer Memorial Race

01-03-2017

Ten boats made up this years Jason Brewer Memorial Race for the 125s. A number of visiting crews were treated to a fresh north-easter that kept the crews on their toes picking the shifts up the river towards the Gateway bridge.

Skiffs Bill Bridge Memorial Race

01-03-2017

The Skiffs Bill Bridge Memorial Race was held this Saturday (18th Feb). The wind was 10-20 knots from the north east (mostly) and the water was dead flat which made for some high speeds especially on the reaches and downwind legs.

Results - 11th February

13-02-2017

Results - 4th February

09-02-2017

Club race for all classes

Results - 28th January

02-02-2017

Results - 21st January

28-01-2017

Results - 3rd December

07-12-2016

Club Championship Heat 4 for all classes to finish off the first half of the sailing season before the festive break.

Results - 26th November

29-11-2016

Results - 19th November

20-11-2016

Club Championship Heat 3 for all classes except Sabots

Results - 12th November

17-11-2016

Results - 5th November

16-11-2016

Results - 29th October

31-10-2016

A close finish for the Laser full-rigs in heat 1 of the club championship sees the top 8 boats finishing within 70 seconds of each other after nearly a 2 hour race.

Results - 22nd October

26-10-2016

Results for racing on Sat 22nd October including Club Championship Heat 1 for 125 and Sabots.

Photos - 8th October

31-10-2016

Photos - 1st October

31-10-2016

Squids - Sabot training

02-12-2014

Squids - Sabot training

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Next Race
Sat 20th Oct 2018

Club Race - All Classes

2018-19 Season Program

The 2018-19 sailing program is now available on our Sailing Program page linked below.

Sailing Program

Membership Renewals

2018-19

All members should have recently received email communications providing details regarding renewal of memberships for the 2018-19 season. The club asks that members support the club in paying their memberships in a timely manner.

For any assistance please contact us via info@bss.org.au

Season 2018-19

Volunteers Wanted

If you or anyone you know would like to help out at the club during race days in the 2018-19 sailing season please feel free to contact us via email (info@bss.org.au). We have a range of volunteering roles available including rescue boat duty, race starter & finisher and kitchen hand.