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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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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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November 20, 2025
WAGS Report: 19 November 2025 – ‘everybody was a winner just for turning up’

WAGS REPORT DATE:  19/11/2025 WIND: NE-10-15 KNOTS TIDE: L@15:15-0.63M COURSE: 17 BRAVO NUMBER OF BOATS: 45 A perfect 10 to 15 nor’easter greeted a fantastic fleet of 45 and believe […]

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November 20, 2025
2025 Etchells Race Report: Saturday, 15 November: As I saw (and remembered) It

As I saw (and remembered) it – Saturday 15th November By Kevin Molen With Dane off this week and Jason still away Mark joined The Saint while Alistair jumped onto […]

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November 19, 2025
RQYS takes home Youth Sailor and Coach of the Year at the 2025 Australian Sailing Awards

Last Friday, 14th November, saw the annual Australian Sailing Awards gala dinner held in Sydney at the Australian National Maritime Museum.   Our own CEO Karen Baldwin attended representing RQYS and […]

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November 13, 2025
2026 Finn World Championships – February 7th – 27th 2026

The Finns are coming! Australian International Finn Association with RQYS has won hosting rights for the 2026 Finn World Masters Championships and Gold Cup! With only a little over 3 […]

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November 13, 2025
WAGS Report: 12 November 2025 – ‘those who decided to race had a fantastic sail’

WAGS REPORT DATE:  12/11/2025 WIND: SE-15-22 KNOTS TIDE: H@15:15-2.2M COURSE: 26 BR NUMBER OF BOATS: 29 registered-19 sailed                Last week in my report, I commented on choices and the […]

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November 12, 2025
2025 Etchells Race Report: Saturday, 8 November: As I saw (and remembered) It

As I saw (and remembered) it – Saturday 8th November By Kevin Molen It was great to get racing this week after last weeks abandonment due to the storms. Heals […]

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