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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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Rory Meehan RQYS Foiler
August 15, 2024
Rory Meehan: The Next Big Name in Australian Sailing

Rory Meehan is a name that is steadily rising in the Australian sailing community.   At just 17, Rory has already achieved remarkable milestones, showcasing his potential to become a […]

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August 15, 2024
A Rising Star Sets Sail on the Global Stage

Henry Piggott’s Journey to the ILCA 4 Youth World Championships Since joining the RQYS Youth Squad in 2021, Henry has made waves in the sailing community. A state champion in […]

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Wednesday Afternoon GO Sailing
August 15, 2024
WAGS Report – 14 August, 2024 – WAGS Cancelled, Sausages and Trivia

Rain Event turned WAGS to Sausages and Trivia It was a very wet drive down to the Squadron for Nelly and I (all 60klms of it) and we were contemplating […]

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August 08, 2024
Matt Wearn-Back-to-Back Olympic Golds

Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Celebrates Historic Victory: Matt Wearn’s Back-to-Back Olympic Golds In a momentous achievement, Matt Wearn has made sailing history by winning back-to-back Olympic gold medals in the […]

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Wednesday Afternoon GO Sailing
August 08, 2024
WAGS Report – 07 August, 2024 – The Return of the Wind

WIND: SE-ESE-SE-6-14 Knots TIDE: L@17:18 COURSE:Foxtrot Reverse NUMBER OF BOATS: 34   13nm Course with WAGS Founding Father, John Taylor With a promising forecast of 10 -15 knots, more than […]

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Etchells Sailing Class at RQYS
August 07, 2024
Etchells May Be The Answer You’re Looking For

Looking for a new challenge in your racing?   Are you sick of sitting on the rail and not feeling involved in the sailing of the boat? Struggling to get […]

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Wednesday Afternoon GO Sailing
August 01, 2024
WAGS Report – 31 July, 2024 – 5 seconds of Separation!

WIND: SE-E-SSE-4-11 KNOTS TIDE: H@18:50 COURSE: DELTA REVERSE NUMBER OF BOATS: 35   Nail-Biting Finish as Winds Play Tricks on Skippers If you had of been watching some of the […]

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July 26, 2024
QLD Schools Sailing: Moreton Bay’s Female Team Qualifies for Interdominions

Queensland School Sailors Excel in Goolwa: Iona College Leads State, Moreton Bay Qualifies for Interdominions Last week teams of RQYS sailors from Moreton Bay College, Iona College and The Southport […]

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Wednesday Afternoon GO Sailing
July 25, 2024
WAGS Report – 23 July, 2024 – Patience Pays Off

WIND: SE-E-SE 6-10 KNOTS TIDE: H@11:45 COURSE:DELTA REVERSE NUMBER OF BOATS:  42   Spectacular Sailing Conditions Reward the Fleet! With the frustration of a no sail last week, everyone’s patience […]

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July 18, 2024
QILCA Winter Regatta 2024

Queensland ILCA State Championships 13 – 14 July 24 Competitors from all over QLD and some from interstate made up the 44 boat fleet across 3 divisions. A day of […]

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July 11, 2024
Youth Week Regatta Shines at RQYS Despite Challenging Conditions

Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Hosts World-Class Youth Regatta and Coaching Clinic The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (RQYS) once again delivered a world-class Youth Regatta and Coaching Clinic last week, attracting […]

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Wednesday Afternoon GO Sailing
July 11, 2024
WAGS Report – 10 July, 2024 – A Serene Standstill in Moreton Bay

WIND: SSW-NE-0-6 KNOTS TIDE: H@12:25 COURSE: JULIETT REVERSE NUMBER OF BOATS:  33   A Serene Standstill in Moreton Bay! A very still but beautiful Moreton Bay greeted all boats and […]

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