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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 Windsurfer Competing at the 2024 Princess Sofia in Mallorca Spain, Tight turns around a marker
May 09, 2024
Rory Meehan – Places Mid Fleet and 2nd Australian at Princess Sofia in Mallorca, Spain 2024

Taking the learnings of International Regattas in pursuit of chasing his dreams I arrived in Mallorca on the 22nd of March and settled in quickly with the 8 other Australian […]

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Wednesday Afternoon GO Sailing
May 09, 2024
WAGS Report – 08-05-2024 – The Good Old Alpha Course

WIND: SE-15-23 Knots TIDE: L @15:22 COURSE: Alpha NUMBER OF BOATS: 20 Alpha provides a bit of windward work and a lot of running and reaching! The fleet number might […]

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Iona QUSSA Open Team Sailing State Championships
May 02, 2024
Iona Take First Place at the QUSSA open Team Sailing State Championships

Congratulations to Iona 1 for taking out 1st place at the QLD University and School Sailing Association (QUSSA) Open Team Sailing State Championships. It was a regatta well sailed by […]

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Joseph Folley First International Windsurfing Competition at Palma
May 02, 2024
RQYS Windsurfer Joseph Folley’s First International Racing Experience

Rising to the Challenge: Jo’s Journey from Palma to Hyeres and Beyond Competing at Palma this year as my first overseas competition was bound to be a challenge as it […]

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Wednesday Afternoon GO Sailing
May 02, 2024
WAGS Report – 01-05-2024 – Thrilling Race Defies Forecasted Winds

WIND:SSE-8-20 Knots TIDE: H@15:20 COURSE: Delta NUMBER OF BOATS: 31 An exhilarating experience for those that ventured the bay! The official forecast must have scared some skippers and crew away, […]

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Wednesday Afternoon GO Sailing
April 26, 2024
WAGS Report – 24-04-2024

WIND: E- 7Knots TIDE: L@15:50-0.46M COURSE: Juliette Reverse NUMBER OF BOATS: 42 A Slow day, but pretty close to perfect! A beautiful and consistent breeze greeted another fantastic fleet as […]

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April 18, 2024
Frances Finishes Off Her Month Competing in Spain

I know I keep on saying this, but every event I have done whilst competing in Europe, has had a more and more impressive fleet. A week after the Europa […]

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Wednesday Afternoon GO Sailing
April 18, 2024
WAGS Report – 17-04-2024 – Thrilling Racing and Tight Finishes on Alpha Reverse Course

WIND: E-ESE-9-12 KNOTS TIDE: L@11:24-0.9M COURSE: ALPHA REVERSE NUMBER OF BOATS: 48 Miraculous Conditions Bless 48-Boat Fleet A fantastic fleet of 48, including 12 Multi’s, turned up to an afternoon […]

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April 15, 2024
The Academy – Raising Standards in Sailing Education

At the forefront of sailing education, the Academy serves as the educational hub for the Squadron, constantly refining the skills of coaching and instructional staff to ensure the highest standards […]

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QLD Laser State Titles Lake Cootharaba 2024 WInner Presentations
April 11, 2024
QLD Laser State Titles – RQYS Dominate Lake Cootharaba

The recent Queensland State Laser Titles held over the weekend at Lake Cootharaba showcased a remarkable display of sailing expertise by members of the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (RQYS). Across […]

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Wednesday Afternoon GO Sailing
April 11, 2024
WAGS Report – 10-04-2024 – The best plans of mice and men go out the window!

WIND: WSW- 5-13 Knots TIDE: L @ 16:55-O.31m COURSE: Echo Reverse NUMBER OF BOATS: 38 Never trust a westerly in strength or direction. The forecast from all “in the know” […]

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April 10, 2024
RQYS Youth Sailors Jackson, Madison & Ruby Carter Compete in Lake Garda

Lake Garda ILCA Youth Easter Meeting 2024 By Jackson Black Last week, my sister Maddison, Ruby Carter, and myself, were lucky enough to head to Lake Garda for the annual […]

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