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From Tricky Shifts to Strong Southerlies: VIC States 2023 and Sail Melbourne 2023
VIC States 2023 was sailed in typical Melbourne weather which called into question the sun’s existence. This weekend had a record number of entries, with 109 lasers competing over all […]
Grade 6 – Gumdale State School Regatta
In a spectacular two-day showcase of maritime skill, the sixth-grade students of Gumdale State School recently navigated Manly waters with finesse during a thrilling regatta, bringing an exciting close to […]
WAGS Report 29-11-23 – The good old Brissy nor’easter!
WIND: N-NE-8-16 Knots TIDE: H@ 17:17 COURSE: Echo NUMBER OF BOATS: 40 I mentioned to the crowd at presentation that if you could hand pick wind conditions, sea state and […]
Sail Cruising – Fort Lytton Night Show
Fort Lytton at Night Cruise Report | 25/11/2023 And now for something completely different. Members of the Sail Cruising group met up at Fort Lytton last Saturday evening for […]
Advertising Opportunities Now Open!
It is that time of the year again, we are compiling the 2024/2025 version of the RQYS Club Brochure. On behalf of Premier Publishing, RQYS would like to offer you […]
Metropolitan Championships 2023 at RQYS
Metropolitan Championships at RQYS Ahoy all QLA members. Last weekend we held our Metropolitan Championships at RQYS. It was a great regatta with fun but challenging conditions and close racing. […]
139th Goodwill Cup – Sailing: 25 Competitors, RQYS taking the win!
This years event featured a strong lineup of 25 competitors, including 5 Multihull entries which added a layer of excitement and anticipation to the races. Perfect weather conditions “for catamarans” […]
Thrilling Finale: Recap of the Last Day of School Teams Racing Term 4
The curtains closed on the School Teams Racing Term 4 with a spectacular grand finale, marking the end of an exciting term on the water. The day kicked off with […]
WAGS Report 22-11-23 – Tacking Across the Bay in Regatta Thrills
WIND: 6-14 Knots- NNW-NR TIDE: H @17:13 COURSE: Kelo Reverse NUMBER OF BOATS: 38 “Are we there yet”? Is often a question posed from the back seat of the family […]
Frances take WIN in ILCA 6’s 2023
The 2023 ILCA Metropolitan Championships were held at RQYS across two days of racing and five races total. Saturday’s races were held in 10 knots with Frances Beebe and Simon […]
WAGS Report 15-11-23 – winning conditions after worrying forecasts
WIND: N-NE / 10‐17kn TIDE: L @ 17:17 COURSE: ECHO NUMBER OF BOATS: 38 I have been watching the forecast for this day for nearly a week. It wasn’t looking […]
WAG’s Report 8-11-23 – near‐perfect conditions & a great fleet
WIND: ENE / 10‐14kn TIDE: H @ 18.02 COURSE: LIMA REVERSE NUMBER OF BOATS: 44 Our patience has been thoroughly tested in recent weeks, with three out of five Wednesdays […]