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January 29, 2024
“Missed it by THAT much!” ~ fickle winds foil Frances

First-hand report by Frances Beebe “The 2024 New Zealand ILCA National Championships were held on 18th-21st January in very sunny conditions on Napier’s Hawke Bay. With 47 boats in the […]

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January 25, 2024
Belmont Crew Seals Victory in Epic Showdown at the Allen Flying Eleven National Championships

Allen Flying Eleven National Championship for 2024: Report By Mick Patrick – Qld Flying 11 President   Last week The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron hosted the Allen Flying Eleven National […]

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January 25, 2024
WAGS Report 24-01-2024 – A Challenging Course If Your Going The Worng Way!!

WIND:  SE-ESE/ 12-15kn TIDE: L @ 15:39 COURSE: Foxtrot Reverse NUMBER OF BOATS: 43   It was a challenging course??? ——only if you went the wrong way!!! The breeze did […]

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January 19, 2024
Six in a row for Mack One at Nash Advisory VX One Nationals 2024

The formidable AUS332 Mack One crew of Ben Franklin, Alan Moffat and Josh Franklin have claimed a sixth straight national title at Royal Brighton Yacht Club. They clinched the win […]

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2024 Oceania & Australian ILCA Open & Youth Championships Day 02
January 18, 2024
2024 Oceania & Australian ILCA Open & Youth Championships Wrap Up

“It’s never like this here.” By Frances Beebe. I know this is a common saying at every event, but this held true at the 2024 Oceania & Australian ILCA Open […]

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January 18, 2024
WAGS Report 17-01-2024 – “The Weather Gods Were Watching …”

WIND:  ENE-E / 8-16kn TIDE: H @ 14:02 COURSE: ALPHA Reverse NUMBER OF BOATS: 38   The weather Gods were again watching over the Wags fleet providing us with a […]

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RQYS Team Make History at the 2024 Laser Nationals in Adelaide
January 15, 2024
RQYS Sailors Make History at the 2024 Laser Nationals in Adelaide

By Adrian Finglass History in the Making  In an epic display of skill and determination, over 30 RQYS Laser members embarked on a journey to Adelaide for the Laser Nationals […]

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RQYS Teams at 29er Nationals 2024
January 15, 2024
Outstanding RQYS Performances Marks an Unforgettable 29er’s Nationals in WA

By Luke Rogers. The RQYS 29er squad’s hard work in preparation for the 29er Nationals in Perth has paid off. Four QLD teams competed in the Nationals with three from […]

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January 11, 2024
Wedding & Events Open Day

Join us for the Wedding and Events Open Day at RQYS on Sunday 28th January from 10am to 3pm and explore our stunning Squadron venue at your leisure and browse […]

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January 11, 2024
WAGS Report 10-01-2024 – “Don’t make me come back there …”

WIND:  ENE-E / 8-16kn TIDE: L @ 15:30 COURSE: ALPHA Reverse NUMBER OF BOATS: 42 Week two of 2024 in WAGS turned out to be another excellent afternoon. The possible […]

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January 04, 2024
51st Australian Hobie Nationals report Part 1

  The 51st Australian Hobie Cat National Championships has been an event of all seasons. Day 1 had light conditions with soaring temperatures in the mid-thirties. The race committee did […]

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January 04, 2024
WAGS Report 03-01-2024 – BRAVO Reverse: a course of many winds

WIND:  0-20-22 kn / E – SSE TIDE: H @ 13:59 COURSE: BRAVO Reverse NUMBER OF BOATS: 28 It may have been the impending squalls or the threat of wind […]

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