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WAGS Report – 20 Feb 25 – ‘A nice easterly stayed for the duration of the sail!’
Wind: E 10-14 Knots Course: 1B Number of Boats: 40 There was some frantic activity to change the start boat to Myora when the Vick Frizzell couldn’t be started putting […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]