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December 10, 2025
49er/49er FX Nationals Report

Kris Bilston and I attended the 49er/49erFX Nationals on Lake Macquarie and Sail Melbourne out of the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club in Brighton. There are limited 49er regattas in […]

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December 09, 2025
2026 Finn World Sailing Championships announce Porsche Centre Brisbane as major event partner

Porsche Centre Brisbane Dealer Principal David Crosdale and Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (RQYS) Commodore Curtis Skinner today proudly announce their major partnership with the International Finn Association of Australia (IFAA), […]

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March 04, 2025
TC Alfred Notice 2

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March 03, 2025
RQYS hosts first Clean Up Australia Day event!

It is hard to believe that Clean Up Australia Day began as the inspiration of one man, Ian Kiernan, AO.  An avid sailor, Ian was shocked and disgusted by the […]

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March 03, 2025
TC Alfred Notice 1

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Wednesday Afternoon GO Sailing
February 27, 2025
WAGS Report – 26 Feb 25 – ‘A smaller fleet enjoyed a very consistent sail!’

Wind: SE-15-18 KNOTS TIDE: L@15:19 Course:  23A Number of Boats: 30 Maybe it was the forecast of some stronger breezes (20 knots plus from BOM) or maybe it was the […]

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Etchells Sailing Class at RQYS
February 26, 2025
Etchells Race Report: Saturday, 22 February: As I saw It (& remembered It)

As I Saw It (and remembered it!) 22 February 25 With a forecast indicating high teens, gusting into the 20’s it looked as if was going to be a tough […]

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Etchells Sailing Class at RQYS
February 20, 2025
Etchells Race Report: Saturday, 15 February: As I saw It (& remembered It)

As I Saw It (and remembered it!) This week we welcomed Geoff Dews to the fleet for his first race of the year in Blindside Bludging, giving us 6 boats […]

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Wednesday Afternoon GO Sailing
February 20, 2025
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 […]

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February 20, 2025
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. […]

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February 13, 2025
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 […]

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Wednesday Afternoon GO Sailing
February 13, 2025
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 […]

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February 13, 2025
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 […]

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February 12, 2025
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 […]

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