Our loaner boat trial program, starting in August in the lead up to the 22-23 season, will have a small number of loaner boats available to those wanting to put a club racing program together. There is a huge upswing of female participation in sailing at RQ and combined clubs, Brisbane Etchells would like to nurture and create further opportunities for Women, as skippers of their own Etchells program or crewing in a mixed team.  

Depending on interest and available boats, we may choose to open up the program to male skippers as well - so please put your entry in just in case.

Conditions of Program Participants

There is an expectation that a team will:

* Commit to racing in at least 70-80% of RQ season point club races.
* Respect and value the Etchells they have chartered as though they own it.
* Sail with a safety-first approach in compliance with the Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS).
* Respect the Royal Queensland and Brisbane Etchells Fleet volunteers, we all do this because we love the sport.
* Work closing with the Etchells Fleet committee throughout the trial.
* Skippers and Crew must become financial members RQYS and the Australian Etchells Association and have a valid Australian Sailing number.
* The intention is that program participants are supported by the Brisbane Etchells Fleet, but you will still need to ‘carry your own bags’, being responsible for organising your crew and getting your boat on the water each week.  We will do our best to help you get crew if you are having difficulty.
* Have fun and enjoy the season.

The selection of the skippers is at the discretion of the Brisbane Etchells Fleet committee and the boat owners, based on the input below.

Entries close Saturday Aug 15th 2022