Featured News Articles

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 […]

VIEW DETAILS
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), […]

VIEW DETAILS

Latest news

June 21, 2018
Pick Up Your Hard Copy of Mainsheet

A limited number of Mainsheet magazines have been printed and delivered to the Squadron over the weekend. Pop into Reception to pick up your hard copy edition today! 

VIEW DETAILS
June 21, 2018
Powerboat Cruising Group June Trip Report

Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 June 2018: Little Ship Club – Cruise Captains Mick & Jenny Atkinson, aboard North Light Little Ship Club welcomed the Powerboat Cruising Group for a […]

VIEW DETAILS
Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Logo
June 15, 2018
Queen’s Birthday Honours Squadron Recipients

On behalf of the Squadron we would like to give our heartiest congratulations to Squadron Member John Cuneo for his award of the OAM, Past Commodore Wallace Bishop for his award […]

VIEW DETAILS
June 13, 2018
RQYS Open Day!

All Welcome! Bring your Colleagues, Friends and Family to our RQYS Open Day! The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron has a multitude of sailing, sailing academy, hospitality and marina services available […]

VIEW DETAILS
June 13, 2018
Past Commodore’s Cup Results

The Past Commodores Cup Navigation event was run on an absolutely sensational Saturday afternoon which made for a low scoring competition. After the boats ran the local course around Green […]

VIEW DETAILS
May 30, 2018
The Tom Welsby Dinner

On the afternoon of Saturday April 28 at an auction of extremely rare Australian books in Sydney The Model Committee, led by Glen Battershill, were successful in securing the complete […]

VIEW DETAILS
May 30, 2018
RQYS receives 4 Gold Anchors

The Squadron has recently received a 4 Gold Anchors rating by the Marina Industries Association. The Gold Anchor International Scheme is a global accreditation scheme facilitated by the Marina Industries […]

VIEW DETAILS
May 24, 2018
Brisbane Etchells Black Tie Dinner – A BIG NIGHT IN SPORT

IT WAS A BIG NIGHT IN SPORT The event was the Brisbane Etchells Black Tie Dinner and annual YOME Awards. The chance to mix with fleet members and partners and […]

VIEW DETAILS
May 22, 2018
THE DEPARTURE WINDOW HAS ARRIVED FOR THE BRISBANE TO NOUMEA CRUISE RALLY

Five yachts and their fortunate crew are finalising departure arrangements as the weather window has now arrived.  Nicki C, with Ian Cooper and his friends, are likely to be the […]

VIEW DETAILS
May 16, 2018
ASF EOFY Donations

Fellow members, RQYS has a number of tax friendly pathways through the Australian Sports Foundation (ASF) which allow you to support the Squadron and our sport. As the end of […]

VIEW DETAILS
May 15, 2018
Mister Lucky is homeward bound!

After a challenging 35 days, Mark Hipgrave and Rohan Wood aboard Mister Lucky finished the Sundance Marine Melbourne Osaka Cup 2018 early morning on Friday, 4 May. The duo placed a […]

VIEW DETAILS
May 15, 2018
Past Commodores’ Cup *UPDATE*

Past Commodores Cup is scheduled for Saturday 2nd of June. It’s an afternoon format starting at 1300, with dinner and presentations at RQYS Manly clubhouse. This year we are running […]

VIEW DETAILS