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Cockpit Immersion tests this Sunday

Immersion tests are being conducted this Sunday 13 September 2015.  Don’t forget that you need to complete a test every two years if you need a reinforced cockpit endorsement on your licence!

You will need to bring your driving suit, helmet etc – harnesses are provided and the test cockpit can be equipped with either rotary or lever-type harnesses.

The Licence Issuing Officer will also be present, so bring your paperwork along and get your licence renewed at the same time.   A BBQ will be available after the testing.

The location of the test is 31-35 The Chase, FORESTDALE QLD  4118.  Please confirm you will be attending with your club contact.

SQPBC race meeting at Yeronga

The South Queensland Power Boat Club has a race meeting scheduled for  Sunday 30 August 2015 at Yeronga.  It is critical that the club knows there are sufficient boats racing to cover the costs of running the event.

If you are intending to race, please contact either Grant (0408-278 792, gj79@bigpond.net.au) or Mary (0408-756 631).

The venue is The Corso, Yeronga, Brisbane:

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SQPBC race meeting at Yeronga

The South Queensland Power Boat Club has a race meeting scheduled for this Sunday 22 March at Yeronga.  It is critical that the club knows there are sufficient boats racing to cover the costs of running the event.

If you are intending to race, please contact either Grant (0408-278 792, gj79@bigpond.net.au) or Mary (0408-756 631) as a matter of urgency.  There are currently insufficient entries for the event to go ahead.

The venue is The Corso, Yeronga, Brisbane:

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Australian championships – new dates & venues

Following the cancellation of the Combined Australian Championships, previously scheduled to be held at Griffith, the New South Wales State Council has advised that new dates and venues for the championship events have been selected.

All entries previously lodged for the championship events are valid and those competitors do not need to re-enter.  Additional entries can be lodged with the NSW Race Secretary, but must be forwarded by the relevant closing date for each event.  Refer to the formal notification for details of dates, venues, classes and entry closing dates.  Note that only those classes with sufficient bona fide entries to constitute a class as of the original entry closing date have been re-scheduled.

Any enquiries should be directed to the NSW State Council – contact details are on the formal notification linked above.

Congratulations to new champions!

Congratulations to Jordan Sonter and Cortney Sonter for first and second placings respectively in the 2015 J3 Formula Future Championships, held at Deepwater Motor Boat Club on 24 January 2015. Jordan and Cortney, driving ‘TNT’ and ‘Bad Company’, beat a strong field to show their skill as the best in the country.

Combined Australian championships cancelled

The New South Wales State Council has advised that the combined Australian Championships, schedule to be held at Griffith, have been cancelled.

This decision was taken for a number of reasons, including the lack of entries for the event with less than half of the allocated Championship classes having the required four bona fide entries at the closing date (3 October 2014).

The NSW Council will be seeking the approval of the National Council to postpone the classes with enough entries to run and conduct them at dates and venues in NSW, to be advised.

Original announcement on Facebook

SQPBC race day – Yeronga 30 November 2014

South Queensland Power Boat Club will be holding its next club race day at Yeronga on 30 November 2014. This is a great opportunity to enjoy a day of low-pressure power boat racing and, if nothing else, a great opportunity to do some test and tune work on your boat.

All classes will be catered for – call Mary McMillan on 0408-756631 or Grant Jones on 0408-278 792 for further information or to advise the club that you’ll be competing.

Venue is Brisbane Corso, Yeronga:

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AFPBGP season finale

Good luck to all Queensland competitors heading to Port Macquarie this weekend for the final round of the Anglomoil Australian Formula Powerboat Grand Prix Series for 2014!  The championship for all categories has come down to the wire and several drivers are able to win.

Race hard, but race safe!

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