Heron Novice Training Day - Sat 27 June 2026

** NOVICE REGISTRATION **

held in conjunction with 

TK Robertson Regatta | Sun 28 June 2026 | Southport Yacht Club

NOVICE ELIGIBILITY

• Open to any novice sailor who has sailed for 5 years or less
• Intend participate in the TK Robertson Regatta (Sun 28 June 2026)

PURPOSE

• To inspire and pass on expertise of Heron Master Sailors to Novice Sailors aspiring to improve their racing skills and love of the sport

TRAINING FEES

• $20 per novice entrant (to cover fuel costs etc)

DATE

• Sat 27 June 2026 (Training)
• Sun 28 June 2026 (TK Robinson Regatta)

TRAINING PROGRAM

• 9:30am - 10:00am - Arrive and setup boats
• 10:00am - 11:00am - Shore based briefing, rig adjustment
• 11:00am - 12:30pm - On-water training (Starts, Handling, Speed)
• 12:30pm - 1:00pm - Lunch
• 1:00pm - 1:30pm - Shore based briefing 
• 1:30pm - 3:00pm - On-water sprint races (Tactics, Strategy) 
• 3:00pm - Debrief
• 3:30pm - End of training

COORDINATION

• Coordinated by the South Brisbane Sailing Club in conjunction with 
• Queensland Heron Association and
• Southport Yacht Club

ENQUIRIES

• Robert Preston, SBSC