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April 18, 2024
Frances Finishes Off Her Month Competing in Spain

I know I keep on saying this, but every event I have done whilst competing in Europe, has had a more and more impressive fleet. A week after the Europa […]

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QLD Laser State Titles Lake Cootharaba 2024 WInner Presentations
April 11, 2024
QLD Laser State Titles – RQYS Dominate Lake Cootharaba

The recent Queensland State Laser Titles held over the weekend at Lake Cootharaba showcased a remarkable display of sailing expertise by members of the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (RQYS). Across […]

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April 10, 2024
RQYS Youth Sailors Jackson, Madison & Ruby Carter Compete in Lake Garda

Lake Garda ILCA Youth Easter Meeting 2024 By Jackson Black Last week, my sister Maddison, Ruby Carter, and myself, were lucky enough to head to Lake Garda for the annual […]

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Clubs Queensland Awards 2024 RQYS Team accepting their award
March 20, 2024
RQYS Wins 2024 QLD Club of the Year “Non Gaming”

The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron is celebrating today for taking out the title of “Club of the Year, Non Gaming” at the Clubs Queensland Keno & CQ Awards for Excellence […]

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March 18, 2024
RQYS Sailors Frances Beebe and Mara Stransky battle it out for the ILCA Europa Cup in Spain

European weather came with vengeance, both RQYS Sailors Frances Beebe and Mara Stransky battle it out in Spain. By Frances Beebe The Europa Cup in Spain was a three-day event […]

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OK Dinghy 2024 World Champion Nick Craig Great Brittan
March 07, 2024
Record breaking 2024 Tan Lines OK Dinghy World Championship

Record breaking 2024 Tan Lines OK Dinghy World Championship in Brisbane By Robert Deaves (Original story posted on https://2024.okworlds.org/record-breaking-2024-tan-lines-ok-dinghy-world-championship#more-588) Photos by Robert Deaves The 2024 Tan Lines OK Dinghy World […]

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Wally Lewis with Brisbane to Hamilton Island Race Director Mark Gallagher
March 01, 2024
Wally Lewis Appointed Race Ambassador for The Yacht Sales Co. Brisbane to Hamilton Yacht Race – Entries NOW Open

Wally Lewis Appointed Race 2024 Ambassador for The Iconic “Brisbane to Hamilton Island” Yacht Race! Entries Now Open Last year we were honoured with the presence of first-time sailor, Wally […]

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February 29, 2024
12 Sailors from RQYS competing in the OK Dinghy Nationals

RQYS has 12 sailors competing in the Tan Lines OK Dinghy World Championships at the Club this week, and after 4 days of action Brett Whitbread is leading our Club […]

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February 29, 2024
Frances Beebe Mixing It With The Best At The Portugal Grand Prix

I have recently embarked on my three-month trip to Europe to continue training and competing against the international fleet. I have begun this trip by spending three weeks in Vilamoura […]

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February 22, 2024
OK Dinghy Nationals 2024

This week RQYS hosted a group of single-handed OK dinghy sailors battling the conditions of Waterloo Bay Chop for the National OK Dinghy Championships, a three-day event with 90 boats. […]

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Brayden and Ashlee Daunt of RQYS
February 21, 2024
Ashlee and Brayden Secure Top 3 Finish in Mixed Class 470 – LA2028 Here We Come!

Grinding Back To The Top! By Ashlee Daunt, AUS 33 Mixed 470 Helm Images by Beau Otteridge / Sail Sydney 2023   As a sibling duo in the Mixed 470 […]

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Making Waves with Rob Brownie OAM
February 01, 2024
Making Waves – “Go Sailing Day with Rob Brown OAM”

Following on from a successful fundraising night for Making Waves, Rob Brown, renowned sailor and RQYS Business Development Manager, honoured his commitment to go sailing with the highest bidder on […]

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