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August 20, 2024
Siblings Ashlee & Brayden Daunt Set Sights on Olympic History

Big dreams for the Daunt duo! Meet Ashlee and Brayden Daunt, our local Mixed 470 sibling duo representing Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron and the Queensland Academy of Sport. Inspired by […]

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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 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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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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June 07, 2024
Sailing the Waves of Europe: Brayden and Ashlee’s Journey Through International Competitions

AUS 33 Mixed 470 Helm By Ashlee Daunt   After 9 weeks away, Brayden and I have returned from our European adventure proud and excited with the list of learnings […]

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Addison Lester Sailing Team Nacra Eurpoean Championships Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy
May 09, 2024
Bilston Lester Sailing Team Finish 5th Overall & 3rd U19 in 2024 Nacra 15 Open European Championships in Cagliari Sardinia, Italy

Learning, improving, having fun & meeting new people…  a recipe for success! By Kris Bilston & Addison Lester. Last week, we were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to compete […]

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Rory Meehan RQYS Windsurfer Competing at the 2024 Princess Sofia in Mallorca Spain, Tight turns around a marker
May 09, 2024
Rory Meehan – Places Mid Fleet and 2nd Australian at Princess Sofia in Mallorca, Spain 2024

Taking the learnings of International Regattas in pursuit of chasing his dreams I arrived in Mallorca on the 22nd of March and settled in quickly with the 8 other Australian […]

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Iona QUSSA Open Team Sailing State Championships
May 02, 2024
Iona Take First Place at the QUSSA open Team Sailing State Championships

Congratulations to Iona 1 for taking out 1st place at the QLD University and School Sailing Association (QUSSA) Open Team Sailing State Championships. It was a regatta well sailed by […]

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Joseph Folley First International Windsurfing Competition at Palma
May 02, 2024
RQYS Windsurfer Joseph Folley’s First International Racing Experience

Rising to the Challenge: Jo’s Journey from Palma to Hyeres and Beyond Competing at Palma this year as my first overseas competition was bound to be a challenge as it […]

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April 18, 2024
Frances Finishes Off Her Month Competing in Spain

I know I keep on saying this, but every event I have done whilst competing in Europe, has had a more and more impressive fleet. A week after the Europa […]

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QLD Laser State Titles Lake Cootharaba 2024 WInner Presentations
April 11, 2024
QLD Laser State Titles – RQYS Dominate Lake Cootharaba

The recent Queensland State Laser Titles held over the weekend at Lake Cootharaba showcased a remarkable display of sailing expertise by members of the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (RQYS). Across […]

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