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Coach’s Corner: RQYS Sailors Shine at Sail Sydney Regatta
The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (RQYS) Team sailors delivered an outstanding performance at the prestigious Sail Sydney regatta, securing multiple podium finishes and solidifying their reputation as a force to […]
WAGS Report – 18 December 2024 – ‘Should ‘a, Could ‘a Would ‘a!’
Should ‘a, Could ‘a Would ‘a!! It was a disappointing way to finish the Wags year. There was a lot of communication between the powers that be, over the […]
RQYS 2024 Holiday Season Trading Hours
We hope everyone in our sailing community enjoys a wonderful holiday season this year! Whilst the Squadron will remain largely open over the the Christmas and New Year break for […]
Etchells Race Report: Saturday, 14 December: As I saw It (& remembered It)
Saturday, 14 December 2024 As I Saw It (and remembered it!) The last racing day of the year saw 6 boats hit the water. On Waterloo Too, with Patto out […]
WAGS Report – 11 December 2024 – ‘Very close company & very fast conditions!’
WIND:SSE-SE-15-22 KNOTS COURSE: 25 Alpha TIDE: H@17:47-2.09M NUMBER OF BOATS: 31 Very close company & very fast conditions! After a couple of bleak and rainy days, the forecast didn’t […]
The Moreton Group Optimist QLD State Championships 7 – 8 Dec 2024
This past weekend, the Squadron proudly hosted the successful The Moreton Group 2024 Optimist Queensland State Titles, featuring 63 entries—23 of which were in the Green Fleet. This was the […]
Etchells Race Report: Saturday, 7 December: As I saw It (& remembered It)
Saturday, 7 December 2024 As I Saw It (and remembered it!) The day started with some of the fleet down early helping new member Dane, the owner of Viking, put […]
Coach’s Corner: Team RQ doing the Squadron proud at Sail Melbourne!
Team RQ doing the Squadron proud at Sail Melbourne! Sailing Academy update from our Head Coach, Adrian Finglas Amazing to see Team RQ doing the Squadron proud at Sail Melbourne […]
WAGS Report – 4 December 2024 – ‘A beautiful day for testing!’
WIND:NE-8-18 Knots COURSE: 26 Bravo TIDE: L@13:14-0.78M NUMBER OF BOATS: 43 A beautiful day for testing! Before I tell of the afternoons events, I would just like to thank […]
WAGS Report – 27 November 2024 – ‘Great Sail, Great Day!’
WIND:NE-8-18 Knots COURSE: 26 Bravo TIDE: L@13:14-0.78M NUMBER OF BOATS: 43 Great Sail, Great Day! With near perfect conditions, a little different from the previous weeks, a large fleet […]
Summer Results for RQYS teams are looking strong!
Summer Results for RQYS teams are looking strong! Sailing Academy update from our Head Coach, Adrian Finglas Summer is nearly upon us and for Junior and Youth Sailors that means […]
Etchells Race Report: Saturday, 23 November: As I saw It (& remembered It)
Saturday, 23 November 2024 As I Saw It (and remembered it!) Saturday dawned sunny and warm after a very soggy week. Again, numbers were light with only 4 boats racing. […]