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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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September 22, 2017
Announcing the Queensland Sailing Team for 2017

The final debrief of the Queensland Youth Camp at Keppel Bay Sailing Club also was the announcement of the Queensland Sailing Team for 2017. Out of the Squad of 27 […]

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July 12, 2017
Thank You RQYS Volunteers

Our dedicated Volunteers show exceptionali​sm in difficult conditions On behalf of the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron we would like to thank the dedicated team of volunteers for their time, effort […]

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July 12, 2017
WAGS Report: 12 July 2017

WAGS REPORT DATE: 12/7/2017 WIND: SE-S 10-15 Knts NUMBER OF BOATS: 39 It was fantastic to have a breeze consistent with the forecast. For the first time in months we made it out […]

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July 12, 2017
MUSTO Queensland Youth Week & Sail Brisbane Success

MUSTO Queensland Youth Week & Sail Brisbane Success Congratulati​ons to all involved, what a exceptional two weeks of sailing at RQYS!  Spectacular Results from RQYS Sailors    Great effort from […]

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July 06, 2017
WAGS Report: 5 July 2017

WAGS REPORT DATE: 5/7/2017 WIND: ENE-NE-N 6-8 Knts NUMBER OF BOATS: 45 Finally enough wind to finish a full course. What another amazing afternoon. Course Hotel was chosen to give […]

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July 05, 2017
Congratulations Musto QLD Youth Week Competitors

Great effort from all of our young sailors who competed at Musto Australasia Queensland Youth Week, its a long list and we’re pretty happy about that. We’re expecting that over 100 of […]

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June 29, 2017
Division Yachts Report: 29 June 2017

Vale Doug Peterson Very sad to hear of the death of legendary yacht designer, Doug Peterson. Those around my age will never forget his arrival on the IOR scene with […]

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June 28, 2017
WAGS Report: 28 June 2017

WAGS REPORT DATE: 28/6/2017 WIND: NE Light up to 8 Knts NUMBER OF BOATS: 42 I can’t remember the last time we managed a full course. However, given the fantastic […]

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June 28, 2017
Start Windsurfing Course – Book Now!

We have scheduled a Start Windsurfing Course for beginners, during our QLD Youth Week and Sail Brisbane regattas. The course is open to all ages 11+ and will cost only […]

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June 22, 2017
WAGS Report: 21 June 2017

WAGS REPORT DATE: 21/6/2017 WIND: SSW-S 5-10 KNTS NUMBER OF BOATS: 30 Once again the forecast didn’t live up to expectations. However it turned into another perfect Brissy winters afternoon. […]

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June 22, 2017
Division Yachts Report

Division Yachts Report Q & A with Rupert Henry, owner / skipper of ‘Chinese Whisper’ Rupert has asked for an extension of time so we’ll carry it over until next […]

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June 04, 2017
Congratulations to Senior Presentation Winners

Congratulations to all the winners of awards at the 2016-2017 Senior Presentation dinner!  It was a great night with lots of smiles and laughter.  Commodore Ian Threlfall along with Vice […]

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