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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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December 02, 2025
Gallery: Green Fleet 30th Nov

Optis Green Fleet Training and Racing 30th November 2025

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December 02, 2025
This Week from the Sailing Office 29/11/2025

This Week from the Sailing Office Weekending 29/11/2025 – Austin Sims RQYS Assistant Sailing Manager Coming up this weekend Saturday 6th: Club Off the Beach Day 14 Saturday 6th & […]

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December 02, 2025
2025 Etchells Race Report: Saturday, 29 November: As I saw (and remembered) It

As I saw (and remembered) it – Saturday 29th November By Kevin Molen Usually after a regatta our numbers are a bit light and this week was no exception. The […]

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November 27, 2025
Hailstorm Report by Glen Scott 24/11/2025

Top title banner photo above courtesy of Julie S Mith. Well what a storm!!!!! Monday afternoon showed the real power of a QLD summer storm. I have lived in Brisbane […]

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November 27, 2025
Micah Projects Christmas Hamper Appeal

Micah Projects Christmas Hamper Appeal   This Christmas Season, we are happy to be supporting Gumdale State School in it’s Christmas Hamper Appeal. Gumdale State School is collecting on behalf […]

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November 27, 2025
Turn On Your Christmas Lights!

It’s great to see some boat and yacht owners starting to get involved in the Christmas spirit by lighting up their craft with flashing Christmas lights and decorations! The more […]

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November 27, 2025
WAGS Report: 26 November 2025 – ‘the severity of Monday’s storm hung heavily on the minds of many skippers and crew’

WAGS REPORT DATE:  26/11/25 WIND: 10-22 knots TIDE: H@ 13:13-2.21 meters COURSE: Intended-23BR or 18CR NUMBER OF BOATS: 8 registered on line. MAYBE-to express uncertainty I think that the severity […]

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November 27, 2025
2025 Etchells Race Report: Saturday, 22-23 November: As I saw (and remembered) It

As I saw (and remembered) it – Saturday 22nd-23rd November By Kevin Molen Brisbane Etchells Fleet Champs This weekend we held our annual season fleet champs. Joining the 7 local boats […]

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November 26, 2025
Local Teen Sets Sail: Callum’s First Ever Sydney to Hobart

RQYS Sailor Callum Bonaci is hopping aboard Trouble & Strife to take on the 2025 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Callum might only be 18, but Sydney to Hobart has […]

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November 24, 2025
Member News: Mike Middleton Award Winner

Mike Middleton: Sailor, Photographer, Videographer and now pioneering DarkSky Defender Award Winner! Every year, DarkSky recognises the work of local heroes that are making efforts to reduce light pollution in […]

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November 24, 2025
This Week from the Sailing Office 23/11/2025

This Week from the Sailing Office Weekending 23/11/2025 – Austin Sims RQYS Assistant Sailing Manager Coming up this weekend Saturday 29th: Club Off the Beach Day 13   Weekend Wrap […]

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November 20, 2025
The Goodwill Cup – Nov 15/16 recap

The Goodwill Cup returned over the weekend with a strong fleet and a fantastic atmosphere, delivering exactly the kind of competitive yet friendly racing the event is known for. Conditions […]

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