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Rory Meehan RQYS Foiler
August 15, 2024
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 […]

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August 15, 2024
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 […]

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August 15, 2024
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 […]

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August 08, 2024
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 […]

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Wednesday Afternoon GO Sailing
August 08, 2024
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 […]

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Etchells Sailing Class at RQYS
August 07, 2024
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 […]

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Wednesday Afternoon GO Sailing
August 01, 2024
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 […]

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July 26, 2024
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 […]

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July 25, 2024
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 […]

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July 18, 2024
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 […]

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July 11, 2024
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 […]

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Wednesday Afternoon GO Sailing
July 11, 2024
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 […]

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