Classic division announced for CQ Regatta
The Gladstone Radio Controlled Yacht Club would like to invite all eligible IOM skippers to attend the CQ IOM Regatta on 28 & 29th March 2026.

For the first time this event will encompasses a classic division in the competition. The club will be awarding 1st place to the highest finishing classic boat, as well as 1st, 2nd, 3rd overall and 1st in Masters. The club wants to create an inclusive IOM fleet that encourages all IOM skippers to compete.
There are many accommodation options in the Gladstone region and can be find with simple internet search or you can visit Gladstone Accommodation - A Visitor's Guide | Queensland
The committee and volunteers are ready to go, please support your IOM community and enter now for what promises to be a great event.
Ben Thorburn
Commodore - Gladstone Radio Controlled Yacht Club

| Pos | Name/Club | Sail No. /Design | Nett | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aaron Farrar GLADSTONE RCYC (QLD) | AUS 34 V12 | 55.0 | 101.0 |
| 2 | Greg Torpy GLADSTONE RCYC (QLD) | AUS 125 B12 | 81.0 | 121.0 |
| 3 | Doug Allen SUNSHINE COAST RSC (QLD) | AUS 72 V12 | 90.0 | 131.0 |
| 4 | Andrew Wilson WYNNUM MANLY RMYC (QLD) | AUS 161 VISS | 95.0 | 144.0 |
| 5 | Ian McKay GLADSTONE RCYC (QLD) | AUS 95 V2 | 148.0 | 206.0 |
| 6 | John Gower EAGLEBY RYC (QLD) | AUS 63 VENTI | 171.0 | 221.0 |
| 7 | Mark Beneke FCRYC | AUS 164 VENTI | 208.0 | 269.0 |
| 8 | Trevor Duigan WYNNUM MANLY RMYC (QLD) | AUS 5 V12 | 211.0 | 270.0 |
| 9 | Ben Thorburn GLADSTONE RCYC (QLD) | AUS 171 K2 | 225.0 | 288.0 |
| 10 | Ian Shaw NBRYC | AUS 193 | 227.0 | 293.0 |
| 11 | Laurie Donohoe GLADSTONE RCYC (QLD) | AUS 28 BRITPOP | 229.0 | 297.0 |
| 12 | Murray Walker SPRINGFIELD LAKES RYC (QLD) | AUS 10 VISS | 254.0 | 319.0 |
| 13 | Gravel Wardrop GLADSTONE RCYC (QLD) | AUS 93 V10 | 255.0 | 320.0 |
| 14 | Phil Wells WYNNUM MANLY RMYC (QLD) | AUS 41 ORCA | 263.0 | 331.0 |
| 15 | Jimmy Mee EAGLEBY RYC (QLD) | AUS 43 V12 | 296.0 | 364.0 |
| 16 | Paul Bergamini GLADSTONE RCYC (QLD) | AUS 137 V12 | 298.0 | 366.0 |