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Sail Cruising Group Additional Easter Cruise
Hi Fellow Cruisers, With some of our group heading off on the “official” Easter cruise to Lord Howe Island next week, we have added an additional cruise for those of […]
Cruise North in Company
Another cruise north in company to Rosslyn Bay and the Whitsunday’s is planned for 2019. The cruise is being conducted by the joint Sail and Power Cruising Groups and leaves […]
Consider Sailing Lasers at RQYS
Saturday 13th April is the RQYS squadron sunset for this season. In the weeks preceding the event, sailors reflect on the season and consider what boats they will sail in […]
“The Cure” Wins Through Consistency
2018/19 Etchells Brisbane Wrap and The Rise of RQYS Etchells Brisbane Youth Team Raymond Smith lead his team, from RPYC/RFBYC, of David Clark, Alan Smith and local (RQYS junior) Mitch […]
Brisbane Etchells Youth Team is Born!
The 2019 Etchells Brisbane Fleet Championships have been run and won last weekend. Of note is the 6th place team, sailing Rogue, of Mitchell Miller, Lachlan Prentice, Samantha Costin and […]
2019 NSW Optimist State Titles
2019 NSW State Titles This weekend some of our RQYS sailors headed down to Gosford for the NSW state titles. For my brother and I this was our 1st major […]
Etchells Youth Program is now a reality!
Etchells Youth Program a reality! It has been a long term goal of the Brisbane Etchells Fleet at RQYS to initiate a Youth Program and to identify and nurture youth […]
Sail Cruising Group Trip Report 23rd & 24th March 2019
Due to expected unfavourable overnight weather conditions on Saturday, Plan A, the cruise to The Sandhills on Moreton island, was changed to Plan B, Horseshoe Bay on Peel Island. Plan […]
50 Year Members Luncheon
The 50 Year Members Luncheon welcomed 5 new guests earlier this month, bringing the total of current members who have served 50 years or more to an astounding 110! Please […]
Victorian Opti State Championships
Over the weekend of 9th-11th March four RQYS boys made their way to Royal Brighton Yacht Squadron to sail in the Victorian Optimist State Championships. The line-up of sailors was […]
Visit Royal Varuna Yacht Club in Thailand
If you are travelling to Thailand – take the time to visit the Royal Varuna Yacht Club in Chonburi – Founded in 1957, the history of the Royal Varuna Yacht […]
Lord Howe Island “Think Outside the Bay” Cruise
The RQYS Sail Cruise Group “think outside the bay” cruise over the Easter and Anzac Day break is heading to stunning Lord Howe Island. Departing Queensland on or about Wednesday […]