142nd Sailing Season Opening Day Invitational Race

August 29

Regatta Starts 29th August 2026

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The Opening Day Invitation Race is a warm-up race for all Off the Beach classes. All RQYS skippers and their crews are invited to participate in and celebrate the Opening of the 142nd Sailing Season. Off the beach classes and Etchells will be racing scratch. This race does not contribute to point score racing of the 142nd Sailing Season.

 

Regatta Official Noticeboard



Notices to be posted here

Club Access

RQYS Reception (located on the left as you enter the club) is available to assist with access between the hours of 7am and 7pm. Note for some events we may issue access codes ahead of time keep an eye for any email correspondence which may include this process. 

Club Grounds

For more information about our Manly (QLD) venue please see the page here, some regatta specific information may be included in Sailing Instructions or email correspondence e.g. Rigging lawn preference / limitations etc.   

Ample and varied accommodation is available in the local area. Early bookings are recommended.

The Manly Marina Cove Motel is located on the grounds of RQYS – www.manlymarinacove.com

Limited camping facilities may be available in the grounds of RQYS.

Other Local Accommodation Includes:
The Manly Hotel, Waterloo Bay Hotel, Pelican’s Nestle Inn, Wynnum Anchor Motel

North Sails (Sailmaker) – Club Sponsor North Sails is located just down the road from the club at 1/264 Tingal Road, an 8 minute drive away.

Muir Marine QLD (Chandlery) – Muir Marine have been serving the Marine Industry for over 100 years and supply everything in boating equipment. Located at 453 Esplanade a 3 minute drive from the club.

IGA Manly Village – IGA is the closest grocery store to RQYS located just 3 minute drive away, at the corner of Stratton Tce & Cambridge Parade.

Manly Village Medical – Is the closest medical centre to RQYS, located at 25 Cambridge Parade a 2 minute drive away.