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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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October 09, 2025
‘EIGHT BELLS’. Vale – Past Commodore Denis Raymond Land

Dear Members, It is with great sadness that we advise Members of the passing of Past Commodore Denis Raymond Land on Wednesday 8th October 2025. Denis was 91 yrs of […]

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Wednesday Afternoon GO Sailing
October 09, 2025
WAGS Report: 8 October 2025 – ‘The top mark seemed sooo far away…’

WAGS REPORT DATE:  8/10/2025 WIND:  NNE-15-20 KNOTS TIDE: L@16:27-0.35M COURSE: 26Bravo NUMBER OF BOATS: 30                The top mark seemed sooo far away, especially when the wind was against the […]

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October 08, 2025
Caterina Meyer and Rory Meehan to Represent Australia at Youth Worlds

Pictured: CEO of Australian Sailing Malcolm Page and Caterina Meyer ILCA 6 class RQYS Youth Team members Caterina Meyer and Rory Meehan gained selection in the Australian Youth Worlds Team […]

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October 02, 2025
End of Year Membership Special

In the lead up to Christmas, RQYS is pleased to offer a Membership Special Offer until 31 December 2025! As an existing RQYS Member, introduce a friend* and receive a […]

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October 02, 2025
RQYS Dominates Zhik QLD Youth Sail – Keppel Bay Sailing Club, Yeppoon

Fifty sailors and their dedicated support teams travelled north to Yeppoon to compete in the Zhik Youth Sail QLD 2025, hosted by Keppel Bay Sailing Club. The Royal Queensland Yacht […]

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Wednesday Afternoon GO Sailing
October 02, 2025
WAGS Report: 1 October 2025 – ‘Thinking, thinking, thinking.’

WAGS REPORT DATE:  1/10/2025 WIND: N-NNE-10-12 KNOTS TIDE: H@16:47-1.99M COURSE: 20BR NUMBER OF BOATS: 39 There must be time when the reader of this report must be tired of “what […]

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Etchells Sailing Class at RQYS
October 01, 2025
2025 Etchells Race Report: Saturday, 27 September: As I saw (and remembered) It

As I Saw (and remembered) It “Didn’t you see that shift?” With the Lions in the AFL grand final the club graciously moved the start forward by an hour so […]

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September 30, 2025
Radio Boats Make a Splash at RQYS!

Last Friday afternoon marked the exciting debut of radio boat racing at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron. The event drew a fantastic turnout with people of all ages jumping in […]

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Etchells Sailing Class at RQYS
September 25, 2025
2025 Etchells Race Report: Saturday, 20 September: As I saw (and remembered) It

As I Saw (and remembered) It Seven boats hit the water this week. Great to see Dane with Aspen on the water for the first time this season though Dane […]

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Wednesday Afternoon GO Sailing
September 25, 2025
WAGS Report: 24 September 2025 – There are times when you forget how privileged we are…’

WAGS REPORT DATE:  24/9/2025 WIND:  NE-8-16 KNOTS TIDE: L@17:15-0.57M COURSE: 17BR NUMBER OF BOATS: 34 The things we take for granted. There are times when you forget how privileged we […]

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September 24, 2025
Six Continents, One World Title…22 Teams Set for Offshore Double Handed Worlds

The stage is set in Cowes, Isle of Wight, as the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), in collaboration with Cap-Regatta and proudly supported by LGL and Jeanneau, prepares to host […]

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September 24, 2025
Mettle Partners with RQ Sailing Academy to Sponsor Charter Fleet Sails

  The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron is delighted to welcome Mettle as a new partner of the RQ Sailing Academy. Their generous support has been directed towards sponsoring a complete new set […]

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