The 63rd anniversary of the Goodwill Cup Navigation event was held on the 2nd and 3rd of November in moderately challenging conditions.  34 vessels combined from both clubs took part […]

So far this week we have experienced the first two – Sunday and Wednesday evenings – ‘proper’ storms of the 2024-25 Summer, following three ‘practice run’ weather events in the […]

Our fabulous Volunteer Co-ordinator, Phil Tooth, has worked tirelessly since June 2023 to recruit, train and support hundreds of volunteers who have contributed to the continuous, smooth operation of RQYS sailing and Finn’s Shed activities.

IVM Day is a day to recognize the important role that volunteer managers play in effective volunteering. Volunteer managers like Phil are responsible for coordinating, training, supporting, recruiting, and administering volunteers. They are skilled professionals who help people turn their passion into action for the benefit of their community, and our club.

Topic Talks with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services Last week’s Topic Talk was presented by park rangers Troy and Wayne from the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) and was […]

Rory Meehan is a name that is steadily rising in the Australian sailing community.   At just 17, Rory has already achieved remarkable milestones, showcasing his potential to become a […]

Henry Piggott’s Journey to the ILCA 4 Youth World Championships Since joining the RQYS Youth Squad in 2021, Henry has made waves in the sailing community. A state champion in […]

Rain Event turned WAGS to Sausages and Trivia It was a very wet drive down to the Squadron for Nelly and I (all 60klms of it) and we were contemplating […]

Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Celebrates Historic Victory: Matt Wearn’s Back-to-Back Olympic Golds In a momentous achievement, Matt Wearn has made sailing history by winning back-to-back Olympic gold medals in the […]

WIND: SE-ESE-SE-6-14 Knots TIDE: L@17:18 COURSE:Foxtrot Reverse NUMBER OF BOATS: 34   13nm Course with WAGS Founding Father, John Taylor With a promising forecast of 10 -15 knots, more than […]

Looking for a new challenge in your racing?   Are you sick of sitting on the rail and not feeling involved in the sailing of the boat? Struggling to get […]

WIND: SE-E-SSE-4-11 KNOTS TIDE: H@18:50 COURSE: DELTA REVERSE NUMBER OF BOATS: 35   Nail-Biting Finish as Winds Play Tricks on Skippers If you had of been watching some of the […]

Queensland School Sailors Excel in Goolwa: Iona College Leads State, Moreton Bay Qualifies for Interdominions Last week teams of RQYS sailors from Moreton Bay College, Iona College and The Southport […]