The Queensland Council of the APBA acknowledges the passing of Ian Dobbie recently. Ian was a former patron of the Council and a long time supporter of power boat racing for many decades. Ian worked tirelessly over this time to promote the sport and to assist in its administration. The Council sends its condolences to…
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Great news! Maritime Safety Queensland has approved updated and extended licensing exemptions for younger drivers at APBA sanctioned events. There have been exemptions in place for J2 and J3 for many years, but these have now been extended to 25hp and Formula 4 classes (with some conditions). Younger drivers competing at APBA sanctioned events are…
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The South Queensland Power Boat Club will be conducting race meetings at Somerset Dam on the following dates in 2016: 29 May 31 July 28 August. Further information will be provided by the club closer to each scheduled event, but make sure these are in your calendar! As always, all classes and types of boat…
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. Lest we forget.
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…
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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…
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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. Lest we forget.
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)…
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The South Queensland Power Boat Club is asking drivers for feedback on what can be done to increase entries at local race events. Send your responses to the SQPBC Commodore, Grant Jones (details in letter), contact the club or submit your feedback here.
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…
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