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January 22, 2026
VX One Australia National Championship

Mack One wins seventh VX One Australia National Championship The VX One National Championship was contested from 13 to 18 January at Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, with 30 teams lining […]

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January 15, 2026
Against the World’s Best, RQYS Sailors Rise at the 2026 Laser Nationals

RQYS sailors have once again performed strongly at the 2026 Nationals in Adelaide with 28 boats making the journey South. Twelve races were completed across all fleets with winds ranging […]

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February 20, 2025
Vale Notice: Ian White

Ian White 1966 – 2025 It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Ian White, a dedicated member and valued volunteer of the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron. […]

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February 13, 2025
Vale Notice: Malcolm Campbell

Malcolm Campbell 1937 – 2025 (Malc to mates)   It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Malcolm Campbell, brother of Ken Campbell and valued member for […]

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Wednesday Afternoon GO Sailing
February 13, 2025
WAGS Report – 12 Feb 25 – ‘Another great new course resulting in an awesome sail!’

Wind: NE-8-13 knots Tide: L@16:29M Course: 16CR Number of Boats: 46 Another great afternoon, another great new course and another great fleet all combining to provide an awesome sail. The […]

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February 13, 2025
RQYS Members enjoy Hobart’s famed Wooden Boat Festival

This year’s Australian Wooden Boat Festival in Hobart was attended by RQYS Members Tony and Patrick Arnold and family (L to R: Tony Arnold, Patricia Arnold, Patrick Arnold, Dana Arnold, Madelyn […]

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February 12, 2025
RQYS Sailors Shine at 2025 Wing Foil Nationals at Parkdale Yacht Club in Victoria

The 2025 Wing Foil Nationals at Parkdale Yacht Club was an incredible event, drawing some of the best riders from around the Globe to compete in thrilling conditions. Among them […]

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Etchells Sailing Class at RQYS
February 12, 2025
Etchells Race Report: Saturday, 7 February: As I saw It (& remembered It)

RQYS Etchells Fleet Update Saturday was another great day of Etchells sailing in perfect Etchells weather. We are averaging 5 boats each week but it would be great to get […]

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Wednesday Afternoon GO Sailing
February 06, 2025
WAGS Report – 5 Feb 25 – ‘Fun to be had in 2025’s biggest fleet yet!’

Wind: N-NNE-9-12 KNOTS Tide: 2-14 Knots All over the place!!!! Squalls. Course: 21AR Number of Boats: 49 As the fleet left the quiet and safety of the harbour, there were […]

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Etchells Sailing Class at RQYS
February 05, 2025
Etchells Race Report: Saturday, 1 February: As I saw It (& remembered It)

Saturday, 1 February 2025 As I Saw It (and remembered it!) It was nice to get back out racing after the Christmas break. We had 5 boats hit the water […]

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January 30, 2025
Welcome home to our Sydney to Hobart participants for 2024

An informal affair yesterday saw many of our members in the RQYS Bistro to welcome back participants in the recent Sydney to Hobart yacht race.  It was lovely to get […]

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January 30, 2025
Another rippa Australia Day for the members of RQYS

A great mix of social boaties gathered at Canaipa Point last weekend to celebrate Australia Day at our beautiful, exclusive island retreat. 12 power boats and 13 sailing boats delivered […]

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Wednesday Afternoon GO Sailing
January 30, 2025
WAGS Report – 29 Jan 25 – ‘Great arvo, great fleet and the prettiest passage in the bay!’

Wind: N-NNE-9-12 KNOTS Tide: NE-8-12 Knots Course: 23B Number of Boats: 43   For the first time this year used a course that took us north of Green Island into […]

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January 23, 2025
The WLTH Australian 18’ Skiff Championships

As predicted “The Battle on Waterloo Bay” didn’t let anyone down! From hardly a breath of wind to fresh to frightening!    For the first time in many years the 18’s […]

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