Bribie Radio Controlled Yachts (BRCY) Sailing wrap-up for May 2026

Report for May 7 Eight sailors completed only eight races in somewhat shifty winds. Cool temperatures, 25 degrees C. The breeze was estimated at 2 - 5 Kts from the W-NW. This necessitated a course change, heading for the red buoy (Westward) rather than the yellow, starboard side rounding. One highest score per sailor was discounted. Today's winner: Kevin on 22 points. His handicap goes up to 60 seconds. Second: Wayne on 23 points. Third: Ken with 24 points. 

Report for May 14 

Seven BRCY sailors on the course this afternoon. A full card of 12 races was completed. The weather was cold at 22 degrees C, and quite breezy from the SW.Intermittent rain. Two highest scores per sailor were dropped. 

Today's winner: Greg on 15 points. His handicap goes up to 20 seconds. 

Second: Kevin on 24 points. 

Third: Roy with 30 points. 

Report for May 21 

Eight sailors completed all 12 races, two highest scores per sailor were dropped. 

Yellow marker was the first to be rounded from the start gate, rounding counterclockwise. 

Weather: Clear and sunny, with a temperature of 23 degrees C. Several sailors experienced weed entanglement. 

Today's winner: Roy on 26 points. His handicap goes up to 30 seconds. 

Second: Jen on 28 points. 

Third: Kevin with 31 points. 

No racing May 28, due to inclement weather. 

Note 1: The score is calculated by finishing positions, e.g. first across the finish line is awarded one point, second across gets two points and so on. At the end of racing, all scores are added, one or two highest scores are crossed out depending on the number of races completed and the LOWEST points score wins the day. A yacht not finishing is awarded highest points determined by the number of sailors in the race. 

For information, please phone the coordinator (Ken) on 0432 151 143 or email bribieradiocontrolledyachts@gmail.com. Bribie Radio Controlled Yachts is also on Facebook. 

We sail Thursday and Sunday afternoons at 1pm, Harmony Park on Melia Street, Bongaree. Sunday is an open event, any class of sail-powered boat. The afternoon is used to test boats, discuss tuning tips etc. Thursday is for DF65’s only and races are conducted in accordance with accepted sailing rules. Scores are recorded and handicaps calculated.  

All visitors and prospective sailors are welcome.  

Barry 

Recording Officer