Community Articles
When the International One Metre (IOM) World Championships were announced to be hosted by an eleven-member club in a remote corner of Queensland, eyebrows were understandably raised. No one could have predicted the grandeur of the event that was to come: a world championship delivered with such finesse, it rivalled major international competitions.
Complete with worldwide livestreaming, stadium-style viewing and sterling organization, this impressive feat found an apt stage in Australia’s ‘Gem’, Gladstone. This event proved that a small, closely knit community had the power to execute one of the most professionally managed world championships the class had ever seen.
The year 2025 stands out as a historic chapter in the Chase Sailing Club’s illustrious history. It saw the Club mark its grand 70-year anniversary, a milestone that was honoured and celebrated thanks to the diligent planning, support, and tireless efforts of an exceptional committee. Truly, the year’s achievements were an all-hands-on-deck affair, reflecting the spirit of teamwork that lies at the heart of sailing.
The Club inaugurated its celebration year by laying out carefully crafted plans aimed at celebrating its storied past, vibrant present, and promising future. The ensuing months were marked by spirited debates and in-depth discussions, and it was with the members at the very heart of these deliberations that an action plan was conceived.