Welcome to the home of SQSA

The South Queensland Sabot Association (SQSA) represents the Sabot sailing dinghy class from Southport to Yeppoon.  Members include sailors, parents and clubs who are enthusiastic participants in Sabot sailing.  

For 50 years young Australian sailors have been introduced to the sport and social benefits of sailing at club, regional, state and national levels in Sabot sailing dinghies.  The SQSA’s goal is to offer a fun and family-friendly environment that builds confident young sailors, and fosters a lifelong interest in the sport of sailing.    

NEWS AND EVENTS:

  • Sabot Development Camp is back!   Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club is again hosting the weekend live-in camp after the great feedback from sailors and parents last year.  Excellent coaches for all levels, and Noosa River is great for beginners.  26 March (6pm Friday evening) to 28 March (mid-day Sunday).  SQSA AGM Sunday morning!   Details  here.   
  • 2010 Easter Regatta, Maryborough Sailing Club, Hervey Bay 2-4 April.  Race Documents here
  • 2010 SQSA memberships due now.  Pay before 1 April 2010 and avoid the late fee.
  • Well done to all sailors and their families who attended the 2009/10 National Championship and Sabot Week Regatta at Gosford NSW.   SQSA team spirit prevailed, with 42 sailors on 33 boats making sure SQSA was heard both on and off the water!   Read our regatta newsletter and review the results.  See the NBN news clip  featuring Day 2 of Sabot Week, and the on-the-water slide show posted on You-Tube.   More photos in our gallery shortly!  
  • Planning ahead for the 2010-2011 Nationals?  Our Tasmanian host’s website outlines the events that will make this a great regatta for the whole family.  For those taking the ferry, click here  (and scroll to Dec 2010) for special regatta pricing for the Spirit of Tasmania.  SQSA is currently looking at shipping options for Sabots, for families who are flying to Tassie.
  • 2009 Season Championship results here.  
  • Check the You-Tube footage from the Tassie sailors
  • 2010 Events

Well done to all our sailors and their families for an excellent 2009 season.  More photos into our gallery soon!

SQSA National and Sabot Week Regatta Team, Gosford December 2009