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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 15, 2025
RQYS WINNERS AT AUSTRALIAN SAILING STATE AWARD NIGHT!

L-R: Mel Peasey (accepted award on behalf of Stacey Jackson), Rory Meehan, Jordan Barney. On Friday 12th September a large contingent of RQ members including Commodore Curtis Skinner & Vice Commodore […]

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September 11, 2025
Marina Manager Update September 2025

Front Carpark The fence between the visitor carpark and the dinghy hardstand has been replaced with a palisade fence to improve both the security and aesthetics of the property. This […]

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Etchells Sailing Class at RQYS
September 11, 2025
2025 Etchells Race Report: Saturday, 6 September: As I saw It (& remembered It)

As I Saw It (and remembered it!) It was a disappointing start to the season with only 4 boats making it to the race course. To be fair, two boats […]

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September 11, 2025
The Beast Sailing Team Report – 11 Sept 2025

isThis week Michael James’ ‘The Beast Sailing Team’ is in Fremantle Western Australia for the 2025 Australian Women’s Match Racing Championship. The Women’s Beast Sailing Team is formed with members […]

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Wednesday Afternoon GO Sailing
September 11, 2025
WAGS Report: 10 September 2025 – ‘It was fantastic to have some good breeze and it was very sailed by all.’

WAGS REPORT DATE:  10/9/2025 WIND: NNW-NNE-12-20 KNOTS TIDE: H@11:15-2.30M COURSE: 26 BRAVO NUMBER OF BOATS: 24 A strong wind warning was issued for Moreton Bay for Wednesday afternoon and through […]

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September 04, 2025
17 RQYS finalists announced for the 2025 Queensland sailing awards!

Queensland’s sailing community has spoken — and the 2025 Queensland Sailing Awards finalists are officially announced! From Aussie Sailing Team stars to grassroots volunteers, this year’s nominations are packed with passion, dedication, […]

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September 04, 2025
Opening Day of the 141st Sailing Season at RQYS

Opening Day at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron is a ceremonial and festive event that marks the official beginning of the yachting season. It’s a tradition observed by many yacht […]

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September 04, 2025
Podium Results at the 2025 ILCA Under 21 Worlds held at Dublin Bay

L to R: Emma Mattivi, Roos Wind, Frances Beebe Another week and more success by our youth sailors on the international racing scene.  At the ILCA Under 21 Worlds held […]

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September 04, 2025
Queensland Youth Championship at The Australian Sailing Camp 22nd-24th Sept

From L – R: Scott Luxton, Alana Field, Head Coach Adrian Finglas The Queensland Youth Championship is not far away with the Australian Sailing camp running from the 22nd until the […]

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Wednesday Afternoon GO Sailing
September 04, 2025
WAGS Report: 3 September 2025 – ‘What looked “easy” turned into a very tactful and challenging afternoon.’

WAGS REPORT DATE:  3/9/2025 WIND:  ENE-NE-6-15 KNOTS TIDE: L@11:56 COURSE: 20 C NUMBER OF BOATS: 27 A number of skippers and crew stood in front of our start table and […]

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August 28, 2025
World Sailing Youth Worlds – Funding now available

With the decision by Australian Sailing to re-commit to send a team to the World Sailing Youth Worlds, the opportunity for our youth sailors to compete for selection has arisen. […]

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August 28, 2025
Board of Directors Update

We apologise for delay in updating this information to our Members following announcement at the recent AGM, and now confirm the following including the appointed Chairman: David Redfern, Chairman Melissa […]

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