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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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October 02, 2025
End of Year Membership Special

In the lead up to Christmas, RQYS is pleased to offer a Membership Special Offer until 31 December 2025! As an existing RQYS Member, introduce a friend* and receive a […]

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October 02, 2025
RQYS Dominates Zhik QLD Youth Sail – Keppel Bay Sailing Club, Yeppoon

Fifty sailors and their dedicated support teams travelled north to Yeppoon to compete in the Zhik Youth Sail QLD 2025, hosted by Keppel Bay Sailing Club. The Royal Queensland Yacht […]

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Wednesday Afternoon GO Sailing
October 02, 2025
WAGS Report: 1 October 2025 – ‘Thinking, thinking, thinking.’

WAGS REPORT DATE:  1/10/2025 WIND: N-NNE-10-12 KNOTS TIDE: H@16:47-1.99M COURSE: 20BR NUMBER OF BOATS: 39 There must be time when the reader of this report must be tired of “what […]

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Etchells Sailing Class at RQYS
October 01, 2025
2025 Etchells Race Report: Saturday, 27 September: As I saw (and remembered) It

As I Saw (and remembered) It “Didn’t you see that shift?” With the Lions in the AFL grand final the club graciously moved the start forward by an hour so […]

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September 30, 2025
Radio Boats Make a Splash at RQYS!

Last Friday afternoon marked the exciting debut of radio boat racing at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron. The event drew a fantastic turnout with people of all ages jumping in […]

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Etchells Sailing Class at RQYS
September 25, 2025
2025 Etchells Race Report: Saturday, 20 September: As I saw (and remembered) It

As I Saw (and remembered) It Seven boats hit the water this week. Great to see Dane with Aspen on the water for the first time this season though Dane […]

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Wednesday Afternoon GO Sailing
September 25, 2025
WAGS Report: 24 September 2025 – There are times when you forget how privileged we are…’

WAGS REPORT DATE:  24/9/2025 WIND:  NE-8-16 KNOTS TIDE: L@17:15-0.57M COURSE: 17BR NUMBER OF BOATS: 34 The things we take for granted. There are times when you forget how privileged we […]

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September 24, 2025
Six Continents, One World Title…22 Teams Set for Offshore Double Handed Worlds

The stage is set in Cowes, Isle of Wight, as the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), in collaboration with Cap-Regatta and proudly supported by LGL and Jeanneau, prepares to host […]

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September 24, 2025
Mettle Partners with RQ Sailing Academy to Sponsor Charter Fleet Sails

  The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron is delighted to welcome Mettle as a new partner of the RQ Sailing Academy. Their generous support has been directed towards sponsoring a complete new set […]

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September 24, 2025
ILCA Under 21 World Championships – By Frances Beebe

L to R: Emma Mattivi, Roos Wind, Frances Beebe From August 22–29, I competed at the ILCA Under 21 World Championships in Ireland. The week brought a mix of conditions […]

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September 18, 2025
A Word from the Head Coach

Head Coach Adrian Finglas has been busy upskilling several areas this month, the regular coaching of the Junior and Youth club members as we prepare for the Queensland Youth Week […]

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September 18, 2025
Marine Biosecurity Alert – Suminoe Oyster – Moreton Bay

Marine Biosecurity Alert – Suminoe Oyster – Moreton Bay The confirmed detection of the invasive Suminoe oyster (Magallana ariakensis) across numerous estuaries on the western side Moreton Bay has been assessed by […]

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