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Rory Meehan: The Next Big Name in Australian Sailing
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 […]
A Rising Star Sets Sail on the Global Stage
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 […]
WAGS Report – 14 August, 2024 – WAGS Cancelled, Sausages and Trivia
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 […]
Matt Wearn-Back-to-Back Olympic Golds
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 […]
WAGS Report – 07 August, 2024 – The Return of the Wind
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 […]
Etchells May Be The Answer You’re Looking For
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 […]
WAGS Report – 31 July, 2024 – 5 seconds of Separation!
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 […]
QLD Schools Sailing: Moreton Bay’s Female Team Qualifies for Interdominions
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 […]
WAGS Report – 23 July, 2024 – Patience Pays Off
WIND: SE-E-SE 6-10 KNOTS TIDE: H@11:45 COURSE:DELTA REVERSE NUMBER OF BOATS: 42 Spectacular Sailing Conditions Reward the Fleet! With the frustration of a no sail last week, everyone’s patience […]
QILCA Winter Regatta 2024
Queensland ILCA State Championships 13 – 14 July 24 Competitors from all over QLD and some from interstate made up the 44 boat fleet across 3 divisions. A day of […]
Youth Week Regatta Shines at RQYS Despite Challenging Conditions
Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Hosts World-Class Youth Regatta and Coaching Clinic The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (RQYS) once again delivered a world-class Youth Regatta and Coaching Clinic last week, attracting […]
WAGS Report – 10 July, 2024 – A Serene Standstill in Moreton Bay
WIND: SSW-NE-0-6 KNOTS TIDE: H@12:25 COURSE: JULIETT REVERSE NUMBER OF BOATS: 33 A Serene Standstill in Moreton Bay! A very still but beautiful Moreton Bay greeted all boats and […]