Australian Power Boat Association - Queensland State Council

Liquid Horsepower – preview

Here’s a short preview of the next episode of Liquid Horsepower, due to air on Friday 8 May 2014.


31/03/2014 0

Lockyer PowerFest 2014 – drivers’ pack

The drivers’ pack for the Lockyer PowerFest 2014 is now available – get yours from the link below!  This includes all details of the event, including an update of available accommodation. Three months to go – get your entries in early! info-powerfest-2014-drivers-pack-march-2014 Edit: updated drivers’ pack now available: info-powerfest-2014-drivers-pack-april-2014


27/03/2014 0

Dinghy racing

And now for something completely different … Note: this form of racing is not affiliated with or sanctioned by the Australian Power Boat Association.


22/03/2014 0

SQPBC race day – Yeronga

A reminder of the upcoming race day at Yeronga on 6 April 2014. 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 on Brisbane Corso, Yeronga:


20/03/2014 0

Emerald Power Play 2014 date claimer

Don’t forget to lock 23-24 August 2014 into your calendar for the Emerald Power Play 2014! This is a new major event that is set to become a favourite for drivers all over the country, with free on-site camping available and sponsorship being negotiated to cover towing costs for competitors. For information on the event,…
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18/03/2014 0

Lockyer PowerFest 2014 – accommodation update

If you’re attending Lockyer PowerFest 2014 (and if you aren’t, you should be!), please note below accommodation information as at 9 March 2014.  Watch here for updates or at  the Gold Coast Power Boat & Sports Club and Lockyer Powerfest Facebook pages. Don’t forget to make sure you have 28-29 June locked into your calendar because,…
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16/03/2014 0

New Web site goes live!

The State Council’s new Web site has now gone live!  Drop in, have a look and let us know what you think.  Basic functionality is now complete, with further functions to be added in the near future.  The site will be the primary communication method with members and others, with content automatically pushing out to…
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14/03/2014 1

New office holders for 2013-14

Following the AGM held 15 February 2014, the following officers were elected: President – Andrew Leeson VP Inboards – Lindsay McMillan VP Drag and Junior Racing – Linda Sonter Secretary – Chris Leeson Rules Officer/Media Officer – David Garner Treasurer – Grant Jones Safety Officer/National Delegate – Andrew Leeson Licence Officer/Records Officer – Chris Leeson…
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20/02/2014 0

Date changes

Happy New Year, Due to paperwork problems the SQPBC February race date has had to be changed. It is now the 6th April 2014. We are trying to find a date that does not clash with either AFPGP or the UIM World’s or Bundaberg for the SQPBC May race meeting. Once we have that new…
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07/01/2014 0

Cell test for 2013-14 licence year

For those drivers that require a cell test to race this year, the next cell test day is Saturday 28th September. Testing will be done at 31-35 The Chase, FORESTDALE at 2pm.  Could all prospective participants please let me know so we can be prepared. Kind regards Mary MacMillan ph: 0408 756631 fax: 07 55467203


26/09/2013 0