Antill claims podium finish at Etchells Queensland Championship
Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club’s Jason Antill secured second overall, while fellow RPAYC skipper Dave Taylor finished tenth, at the 2026/27 Etchells Queensland State Championship. Hosted by Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron on 24–25 October, the regatta brought together 16 boats for six races.
Sailing Northern Havoc (AUS 1119), Antill delivered a strong performance, highlighted by consecutive wins in races four and five and a second place in race three. After discarding his opening ninth, he finished with 15 points to secure the runner-up position, two points ahead of Kane Sinclair’s NGHAM. The championship went to JC Strong aboard Flying High, who finished on seven points.
Dave Taylor, skippering 2107 Racing (AUS 1449), completed the championship in tenth place on 48 points. His best result was fifth in race four, complemented by seventh in race two. Race four was a particular highlight for the Club, with both RPAYC boats finishing inside the top five as Antill took the win.
Congratulations to Jason, Dave and their crews on representing RPAYC in Queensland, with special recognition to the Northern Havoc team for their two race wins and podium finish.
Attention now turns to home waters, with RPAYC hosting the Etchells NSW State Championship from 20–22 November 2026.