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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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Eastcoast Championship Georges Foot Sailing Club 2024
June 12, 2024
Clean Sweep for RQYS ICLA4 Squad Members at East Coast Championships

Georges River 16 Foot Sailing Club Three RQYS ILCA4 squad members ventured down to Georges River to compete last weekend at the East Coast Championship. Saturday proved to be quite […]

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Brisbane to Hamilton Island Yacht Race 2023 Start
June 12, 2024
72 Hours Free Berthing – and a nod to the Whales

The Yacht Sales Co. Brisbane to Hamilton Island Yacht Race will now offer 72 hours of complimentary berthing to all competitors and is adapting their race course to be friendly […]

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June 07, 2024
Sailing the Waves of Europe: Brayden and Ashlee’s Journey Through International Competitions

AUS 33 Mixed 470 Helm By Ashlee Daunt   After 9 weeks away, Brayden and I have returned from our European adventure proud and excited with the list of learnings […]

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Wednesday Afternoon GO Sailing
June 06, 2024
WAGS Report – 5 June, 2024 – Midweek Winter Sailing in t-shirt and shorts

WIND: NNE-5-7 Knots TIDE: L@14:29-0.35M COURSE: Juilette NUMBER OF BOATS: 38 Midweek Winter Sailing in t-shirt and shorts, does it get any better? A comment made from a boat crossing […]

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Wednesday Afternoon GO Sailing
May 30, 2024
WAGS Report – 29 May, 2024 – Salt Spray The Only Form of Liquid on Boats-Yeah Right!

WIND: SE-13-16 KNOTS TIDE: H@15:53 COURSE:FOXTROT REVERSE NUMBER OF BOATS: 34 Thrilling Finish Caps Breezy Afternoon Sail with Clear Skies and a Dodged Storm There were a few clouds hanging […]

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Alive at Sydney to Hobart 2024
May 27, 2024
Brisbane to Keppel Welcomes Hobart Winner Alive

Media Release                                                                                               26 May 2024   Brisbane to Keppel Welcomes Hobart Winner Alive The two-time overall Rolex Sydney Hobart winner Alive, skippered by Duncan Hine has entered the Brisbane to […]

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May 23, 2024
PIF Charity Regatta Raises $138,000 for Homeless Youth

On Friday May 17 The Squadron hosted The Property Industry Foundations Charity Regatta for the 10th year. Our fleet of 44 yachts and two spectator boats took over 400 people […]

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May 23, 2024
Past Commodores Cup 2024 Navigation event

Past Commodores Cup Navigation Event Draws 17 Vessels for a 10nm Challenge Around Green Island   The Past Commodores Cup Navigation event was held last weekend on the 18th May […]

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Wednesday Afternoon GO Sailing
May 23, 2024
WAGS Report – 22 May, 2024 – Ballet on Water

WIND: SE-9-13 KNOTS TIDE: L@14:41 COURSE: ALPHA REVERSE NUMBER OF BOATS: 38 Like Ballet on the water, the boat Epernay, grande jeté-ed at the finish line I believe I have […]

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Wednesday Afternoon GO Sailing
May 16, 2024
WAGS Report – 15-05-2024 – Sailing in Memory Of Our Mate – Ted Reye

WIND:SE-12-15 KNOTS TIDE: H @15:33 COURSE:ECHO NUMBER OF BOATS: 38 Sailing in Memory: A Day of Tribute and Triumph on Course Echo Thankfully we don’t have many Wednesdays like this […]

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May 14, 2024
May Long Weekend Power Cruise South

The weather gods didn’t exactly co-operate. The weather gods didn’t exactly co-operate for us on Saturday when 7 boats cruised towards RQYS Canaipa from Manly, 1 from Hope Island & […]

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Addison Lester Sailing Team Nacra Eurpoean Championships Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy
May 09, 2024
Bilston Lester Sailing Team Finish 5th Overall & 3rd U19 in 2024 Nacra 15 Open European Championships in Cagliari Sardinia, Italy

Learning, improving, having fun & meeting new people…  a recipe for success! By Kris Bilston & Addison Lester. Last week, we were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to compete […]

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