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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 […]
WAGS Report – 17-04-2024 – Thrilling Racing and Tight Finishes on Alpha Reverse Course
WIND: E-ESE-9-12 KNOTS TIDE: L@11:24-0.9M COURSE: ALPHA REVERSE NUMBER OF BOATS: 48 Miraculous Conditions Bless 48-Boat Fleet A fantastic fleet of 48, including 12 Multi’s, turned up to an afternoon […]
The Academy – Raising Standards in Sailing Education
At the forefront of sailing education, the Academy serves as the educational hub for the Squadron, constantly refining the skills of coaching and instructional staff to ensure the highest standards […]
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 […]
WAGS Report – 10-04-2024 – The best plans of mice and men go out the window!
WIND: WSW- 5-13 Knots TIDE: L @ 16:55-O.31m COURSE: Echo Reverse NUMBER OF BOATS: 38 Never trust a westerly in strength or direction. The forecast from all “in the know” […]
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 […]
WAGS Report – 03-04-2024 – The Perfect Escape from Average Weather
WIND: NE9-12 KNOTS TIDE: L@ 11:23 COURSE: DELTA NUMBER OF BOATS: 35 What a very welcome relief it was, from the very average weather we have been experiencing recently, to […]
WAGS Report – 27-03-2024 – WAGS Cancelled
WAGS Cancelled Due to Inclement Weather With the cancellation of our Wags this week due to the inclement weather conditions, it gives me an opportunity, for your reading pleasure, to […]
WAGS Report – 20-03-2024 – An Awesome Arvo of Sailing!
WIND: ESE10-12 KNOTS TIDE: L@13:23 COURSE: LIMA NUMBER OF BOATS: 45 A rather large fleet turned up to escape another humid Brissy day in a beautiful breeze and enjoy some […]
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 […]
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 […]
WAGS Report – 13-03-2024 – A Fast run home, surfing the bay came in to its own!
WIND: SE-18-22 Knots TIDE: H@11:38 COURSE: Echo NUMBER OF BOATS: 34 A Fast run home, surfing the bay came in to its own! The forecast of a stronger breeze about […]