THE BRIBIE ISLAND Classic Boat Regatta 2023

beautiful Brazilian Mahogany wood and was built in 2013. Three Swans a Green Island 15, designed by Mike Robers and built in 2005 got 2nd place. It is owned by Sandy Pegg here on Bribie and Sandy and their family enjoy our many beach camping opportunities, made easy because Three Swans is ‘Gunter rigged which allows for the mast and rigging to fit into the length of the hull for trailering.

In 3rd place was a classic boat with beautiful lines simply known as ‘A Classic’ and owned and designed by Alan Graham from Toorbul, who built it in his 80th year. This year also for the first time, we raffled off a new Joey Sailing dinghy made as a fundraiser for BACE by the Wooden Boat Association of Qld. It was won by a local from Bribie. He and his partner were thrilled. Having never owned a boat before, he said ‘We never win anything, this is amazing. Now I have something to do with the grandkids when they come to Bribie”.

Based on our counts a record 3000 people plus attended the regatta. This event has become a signature event for Bribie Island and Moreton Bay. It brought much-needed business and tourism dollars to Bribie and was enjoyed by the community who can take real pride and ownership of a Classic Bribie Island Event.