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Making Waves with Rob Brownie OAM
February 01, 2024
Making Waves – “Go Sailing Day with Rob Brown OAM”

Following on from a successful fundraising night for Making Waves, Rob Brown, renowned sailor and RQYS Business Development Manager, honoured his commitment to go sailing with the highest bidder on […]

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Australia Day at RQYS Biggest Tosser Trophey
February 01, 2024
Australia Day 2024 – RQYS Biggest Thong Tosser Perpetual Trophy

After a tense week of watching the radar and cyclone activity, the weather gods were smiling on us for our Australia Day activities and the RQYS annual Thong Toss Championship. […]

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NACRA Nationals 2023 2024 Racing
February 01, 2024
One and Two for RQYS Sailors Kris & Addison at the NACRA Nationals 2023/2024

How good was that!! NACRA NATIONALS 2023/2024 REGATTA MATCH REPORT Over the new year, many of our RQYS Nacra Sailors headed down to Lake Macquarie in NSW for a big […]

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January 29, 2024
“Missed it by THAT much!” ~ fickle winds foil Frances

First-hand report by Frances Beebe “The 2024 New Zealand ILCA National Championships were held on 18th-21st January in very sunny conditions on Napier’s Hawke Bay. With 47 boats in the […]

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January 25, 2024
Belmont Crew Seals Victory in Epic Showdown at the Allen Flying Eleven National Championships

Allen Flying Eleven National Championship for 2024: Report By Mick Patrick – Qld Flying 11 President   Last week The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron hosted the Allen Flying Eleven National […]

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January 19, 2024
Six in a row for Mack One at Nash Advisory VX One Nationals 2024

The formidable AUS332 Mack One crew of Ben Franklin, Alan Moffat and Josh Franklin have claimed a sixth straight national title at Royal Brighton Yacht Club. They clinched the win […]

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2024 Oceania & Australian ILCA Open & Youth Championships Day 02
January 18, 2024
2024 Oceania & Australian ILCA Open & Youth Championships Wrap Up

“It’s never like this here.” By Frances Beebe. I know this is a common saying at every event, but this held true at the 2024 Oceania & Australian ILCA Open […]

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RQYS Team Make History at the 2024 Laser Nationals in Adelaide
January 15, 2024
RQYS Sailors Make History at the 2024 Laser Nationals in Adelaide

By Adrian Finglass History in the Making  In an epic display of skill and determination, over 30 RQYS Laser members embarked on a journey to Adelaide for the Laser Nationals […]

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RQYS Teams at 29er Nationals 2024
January 15, 2024
Outstanding RQYS Performances Marks an Unforgettable 29er’s Nationals in WA

By Luke Rogers. The RQYS 29er squad’s hard work in preparation for the 29er Nationals in Perth has paid off. Four QLD teams competed in the Nationals with three from […]

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Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Logo
January 11, 2024
Wedding & Events Open Day

Join us for the Wedding and Events Open Day at RQYS on Sunday 28th January from 10am to 3pm and explore our stunning Squadron venue at your leisure and browse […]

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December 19, 2023
Sail Sydney 2023: ASS Girls Triumph in Varied Conditions at Oceania Olympic Qualifier

Sail Sydney 2023 was generally light and shifty but ultimately had something of everything! As this was an Oceania Olympic Qualifier, classes were separated between the Olympic classes and invited […]

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Race On Sail Brisbane
December 14, 2023
Sail Brisbane – quite possibly the best Sail Brisbane ever!

The weather set the stage for an exhilarating two days of racing at the 2023 Sail Brisbane. With a fleet of over 200 boats navigating three distinct courses, the bay […]

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