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QLD Yachting Participation Survey

We have created this survey to get feedback from sailors in the keel boat, sports boat and multihull divisions. Participation levels have been steadily falling and we would like to help the clubs understand why people are not entering as often, so they can make improvements, possibly create new event series and maybe even a Qld Yachting Championship that includes major events across the entire state including multiple clubs.

We encourage you to provide as much detail as possible, including any comments you have pertinent to the particular questions. This process relies on your thoughtful and honest responses to each question, so please take advantage of the sections to add your own insights.

Information gathered from this survey will be distributed to clubs and associations in order for them to make decisions on how best to move forward with some of Queenslands biggest events and try and improve partipation levels. Thanks for taking the time to complete this survey, and all answers are Anonymous.

Ocean Crusaders J-Bird is conducting this off our own back to try and help the sailing industry. We are not doing it for any monetry return or alterior motive, we just want to see sailing numbers increase across the board and start closing the gap between NSW sailing standards and QLD’s.

Qld Yachting Event Participation Survey
General Survey

What types of yachts do you sail? Select all that apply*

What types of yachts do you sail? Select all that apply*

Which yachting events have you participated in? Select all that apply*

Which yachting events have you participated in? Select all that apply*

What factors would encourage you to participate in more yachting events? Select all that apply*

What factors would encourage you to participate in more yachting events? Select all that apply*

What are the main reasons you do not participate in more yachting events? Select all that apply*

What are the main reasons you do not participate in more yachting events? Select all that apply*

Which Rating System do you prefer to race under. Please rate.*

Which Rating System do you prefer to race under. Please rate.*

Please drag the rectangles around in the order of preference

IRC
IRC Club
ORC
ORC Club
PHS
AMS
OMR
CBH
Other

Regarding cost of compliance, is this a significant detraction from racing for your vessel? Please provide ideas on how this can be overcome in your opinion?

Regarding cost of compliance, is this a significant detraction from racing for your vessel? Please provide ideas on how this can be overcome in your opinion?

Some suggestions have been:
* Subsidised Compliance through sponsorship
* Lower category for some events if kept close to the coast
* Easier satelitte regulations now that starlink has come in (no Sat Phone requirement as Starlink covers this)

Would a Compliance Coaching Clinic be useful in your opinion.*

Would a Compliance Coaching Clinic be useful in your opinion.*

If clubs offered clinics to educate people on compliance in the lead up to races, would that be useful? Would be run by approved auditors.

Please rate your favorite entry system with 1 being your favorite*

Please rate your favorite entry system with 1 being your favorite*

Please drag the rectangles around in the order of preference

Topyacht
SailSYS
Other

Would you be interested in a ‘super series’ that includes Surf to City, Brisbane Race Week, and Brisbane to Gladstone (Keel & Multihulls)/Bay to Bay (Sports Boats)*

Would you be interested in a ‘super series’ that includes Surf to City, Brisbane Race Week, and Brisbane to Gladstone (Keel & Multihulls)/Bay to Bay (Sports Boats)*

Do you think a Qld Yachting Championship including all of the above events would be a good idea, where yachts gain points on all events, with drops so you don’t have to compete in all of them. *

Do you think a Qld Yachting Championship including all of the above events would be a good idea, where yachts gain points on all events, with drops so you don’t have to compete in all of them. *

Please provide any additional comments or suggestions regarding yachting events.

Please provide any additional comments or suggestions regarding yachting events.

Race Feedback
Please fill in feedback for races you have been involved in within last 3 years

In recent Surf to City’s how would you rate:

In recent Surf to City’s how would you rate:

Complete only if you competed in last 3 years

Poor
Below Average
Average
Above Average
Excellent
Entry System
Cost of Entry
Race Management pre-race
Briefing
Race Management during race
Coverage of race
Presentation

Feedback for Surf to City Organisers

Feedback for Surf to City Organisers

Please provide constructive feedback for organisers

In recent Brisbane to Gladstone’s how would you rate:

In recent Brisbane to Gladstone’s how would you rate:

Complete only if you competed in last 3 years

Poor
Below Average
Average
Above Average
Excellent
Entry System
Cost of Entry
Race Management pre-race
Briefing
Race Management during race
Coverage of race
Presentation

Feedback for Brisbane to Gladstone Organisers

Feedback for Brisbane to Gladstone Organisers

Please provide constructive feedback for organisers

In recent Brisbane Race Weeks how would you rate:

In recent Brisbane Race Weeks how would you rate:

Complete only if you competed in last 3 years

Poor
Below Average
Average
Above Average
Excellent
Entry System
Cost of Entry
Race Management pre-race
Briefing
Race Management during race
Coverage of race
Presentation

Feedback for Brisbane Race Week Organisers

Feedback for Brisbane Race Week Organisers

Please provide constructive feedback for organisers

In recent Gold Coast to Mackay Races how would you rate:

In recent Gold Coast to Mackay Races how would you rate:

Complete only if you competed in last 3 years

Poor
Below Average
Average
Above Average
Excellent
Entry System
Cost of Entry
Race Management pre-race
Briefing
Race Management during race
Coverage of race
Presentation

Feedback for Gold Coast to Mackay Yacht Race Organisers

Feedback for Gold Coast to Mackay Yacht Race Organisers

Please provide constructive feedback for organisers

In recent Airlie Beach Race Weeks how would you rate:

In recent Airlie Beach Race Weeks how would you rate:

Complete only if you competed in last 3 years

Poor
Below Average
Average
Above Average
Excellent
Entry System
Cost of Entry
Race Management pre-race
Briefing
Race Management during race
Coverage of race
Presentation

Feedback for Airlie Beach Race Week Organisers

Feedback for Airlie Beach Race Week Organisers

Please provide constructive feedback for organisers

In recent Hamilton Island Race Weeks how would you rate:

In recent Hamilton Island Race Weeks how would you rate:

Complete only if you competed in last 3 years

Poor
Below Average
Average
Above Average
Excellent
Entry System
Entry System
Cost of Entry
Cost of Entry
Race Management pre-race
Race Management pre-race
Briefing
Briefing
Race Management during race
Race Management during race
Coverage of race
Coverage of race
Presentation
Option 7
Presentation

Feedback for Hamilton Island Race Week Organisers

Feedback for Hamilton Island Race Week Organisers

Please provide constructive feedback for organisers

In recent Magnetic Island Race Weeks how would you rate:

In recent Magnetic Island Race Weeks how would you rate:

Complete only if you competed in last 3 years

Poor
Below Average
Average
Above Average
Excellent
Entry System
Cost of Entry
Race Management pre-race
Briefing
Race Management during race
Coverage of race
Presentation

Feedback for Magnetic Island Race Week Organisers

Feedback for Magnetic Island Race Week Organisers

Please provide constructive feedback for organisers

In recent St Helena Cups how would you rate:

In recent St Helena Cups how would you rate:

Complete only if you competed in last 3 years

Poor
Below Average
Average
Above Average
Excellent
Entry System
Cost of Entry
Race Management pre-race
Briefing
Race Management during race
Coverage of race
Presentation
Option 7

Feedback for St Helena Cup Organisers

Feedback for St Helena Cup Organisers

Please provide constructive feedback for organisers

In recent Sail Paradise events how would you rate:

In recent Sail Paradise events how would you rate:

Complete only if you competed in last 3 years

Poor
Below Average
Average
Above Average
Excellent
Entry System
Cost of Entry
Race Management pre-race
Briefing
Race Management during race
Coverage of race
Presentation

Feedback for Sail Paradise Organisers

Feedback for Sail Paradise Organisers

Please provide constructive feedback for organisers

In recent Bay to Bay Events how would you rate:

In recent Bay to Bay Events how would you rate:

Complete only if you competed in last 3 years

Poor
Below Average
Average
Above Average
Excellent
Entry System
Cost of Entry
Race Management pre-race
Briefing
Race Management during race
Coverage of race
Presentation

Feedback for Bay to Bay Organisers

Feedback for Bay to Bay Organisers

Please provide constructive feedback for organisers

Media Questions

How do you usually hear about upcoming yachting events in Queensland?*

How do you usually hear about upcoming yachting events in Queensland?*

Select all that apply

How far in advance would you like to see event details released?*

How far in advance would you like to see event details released?*

Select one only

How would you rate the effectiveness of the current Sailing/Racing event promotion in Queensland?*

How would you rate the effectiveness of the current Sailing/Racing event promotion in Queensland?*

Select one

Which types of promotional content influence your decision to enter or attend an event?*

Which types of promotional content influence your decision to enter or attend an event?*

Select all that apply

Do you follow any Queensland yachting events on social media?*

Do you follow any Queensland yachting events on social media?*

Select 1

If you follow social media channels, please list main ones you follow:

If you follow social media channels, please list main ones you follow: