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Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron is Queensland’s oldest and one of the most prestigious recreational boating clubs.
It is also unique in the variety of recreational activities catered for within the one club. This web site is intended not only to provide up to date information for our existing members, but also to introduce visitors to our organisation and its facilities, and to convince them that they would feel at home among us.
The Squadron has a proud history of involvement in sailing, from the juniors in dinghies, through families enjoying the delights of relaxing on Moreton Bay, to our elite sailors competing with distinction in class championships and at international and Olympic regattas. Our Register currently includes a large number of power craft of various sizes, shapes and displacements, and these members enjoy friendly competition, both within their number and against members of other clubs both in Queensland and interstate.
The establishment in 1994 of the RQYS Sailing School formalised various diverse teaching programs into a distinct unit with a focus on achieving high standards of competence in marine leisure activities, with an emphasis on youth. The major facility is located at Manly in Brisbane’s south-eastern Bayside suburbs, with a smaller ‘down the Bay’ premises at Canaipa Point on Russell Island in southern Moreton Bay.
Grounds
The grounds of the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron contain facilities that are of the highest standard to meet all your sailing and social needs, including our much-envied rigging lawns and an unrivalled environment to wine, dine and relax in.
Roam in our Clubhouse and explore our heritage
Your first stop into the Squadron is our Clubhouse which displays our rich heritage and memorabilia from members past and present. Here you will find the Miller Gallery where trophies, boat displays and many artworks including pieces of history are displayed. The Gallery is entrance to the Auditorium, Commodore’s Lounge and Girdis Room all found within the Clubhouse. If you would like a tour of these areas, please ask our friendly Clubhouse receptionist who will be more than happy to show you and provide you with some further information.
Dine in our Café and Restaurant amidst the beautiful view of Manly Harbour
Under the RQYS Clubhouse Pavilion, you will find our RQ Bar, Boardwalk Café and our Squadron Harbour View Restaurant.
With the members bar open from Monday at 4pm and food service opening for lunch and dinner on Wednesday- Sunday, members and guests can enjoy open-air dining and lavish meals created by our acclaimed Squadron chefs.
Cavill Building
Built in 1964, the Cavill Building with its scallop design was the first building on Squadron premises. Upstairs you will find a Flags Function room which holds the most stunning view of the Bay and private bar for functions, below you will find our most oldest heritage including a Board listing all of our Past Commodore’s and Life Members.
Rigging Lawns
Our Rigging Lawn, just outside the pavilion is particularly busy during regattas with as much as 100 boats preparing for the day ahead! When it is quiet, you may catch a glimpse of a wedding ceremony held on the lawn in front of our beautiful harbour milieu.
Through our secure access gates, the RQYS Marina can accommodate up to 572 vessels in floating berths and 300 vessels in dry storage so no matter what size boat you have, we can accommodate to your needs. A dedicated administration office in the marina can assist you with any enquiry and there is extensive car parking throughout. Our slipping facilities include a travelift, slewing crane and service area with frames and for a little extra care; there is a Marine Trade centre dedicated to marine engineering and boat repairs for all makes of vessels.
The Squadron accommodates trailerable and Dinghy vessels easily. You can be assured that your vessel will be safe and secure with our allocated hardstand spaces. Please contact our marina office to secure your hardstand space today.
Several courtesy bays are also provided for members cars with trailers attached for short duration stays.
Please note that dinghies and vessels must not be left on rigging lawns or in the marina without consent from the marina office.
The Squadron has two ramps for members use. The most common ramp is utilised primarily as the main access for dinghy classes and can be used for the launching and retrieving of trailer boats. The Eastern ramp or the ‘all tide ramp’ may be used for launching and retrieval of trailerable boats. However, if you intend to use this ramp be aware it is accessed through the marina hardstand area and launching and retrieving should not interfere with work within this area.
Even though the ramps are cleaned regularly, we ask that you should always exercise caution as they can be slippery. On busier days, a ramp marshall may control traffic on the middle ramp and please listen to any direction given by them so that you can access the ramp in the safest way possible. A free wash down facility is available on the concrete apron at the head of each ramp and we ask that boats are not washed down on the lawn.
Every Member is given a personalised access card which grants them the use of the Squadron depending on their category of membership.
Our newly installed proximity system makes it easy for members to enter and leave the Squadron at any time of the day and can enable bar and café charges and fuel use with one simple card.
For visitors of members, we can also provide temporary access upon request. Please contact the Squadron office for more information.
Tradespersons working on members boats that do not possess a Trades Pass must advise the office to gain access. Office Hours: 8am to 5pm Monday – Friday. Regular visiting tradespersons and delivery suppliers are encouraged to purchase a Trades Pass at an annual cost and can chose between a 5 day or 7 day pass.
Please note that use of members tags by vehicles other than members own vehicles is not allowed. Tailgating is prohibited and may cause damage to vehicles. Temporary tags are available for periods up to one month to persons in the following categories on payment of a refundable deposit.
Located at the north eastern extremity of the Squadron grounds, this building incorporates wheelchair friendly showers and toilets and coin operated laundry. Access to these facilities on the lower level is by way of a members access pass. The upper level is an elevated viewing platform providing excellent views of the junior sailing fleets.
Eftpos, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club can be used to purchase fuel. No member discount applies when using Eftpos/Credit Card. When using the credit card facility you will be required to use your 4 digit PIN (related to that specific card). Should you have any problems please contact your card issuer or bank.
Members can receive a discount on fuel if they have an account authority held with the Squadron. You must also provide a 4 digit PIN number to activate this service onto your member card. There is an intercom on the right hand side of the terminal if you require any assistance during business and trading hours (Monday– Sunday). Members using this method will receive a 5 cent per litre discount.
Unleaded petrol is available from a hose reel on the fuel pontoon or from a bowser on land. Selection between these two points is achieved by responding to prompts on the card reader display panel. Diesel is only available on the fuel pontoon. The system will shut down automatically if no fuel is delivered for a period of approximately 30 seconds. It is possible to restart the system after this delay.
Emergency shut down buttons are located on the card reader console, on the land end of the fuel jetty and on the power box between the Fuel and the Bill Kirby Jetty. Fire extinguishers and a fire hose are located on the Fuel Pontoon. Please remember that mobile phones should not be used when using the fuel system.
The Squadron’s fuel system is automated for use 24 hours per day. It is activated using member access cards and/or touch tags in conjunction with a PIN number. Diesel and unleaded fuel is available. Members wishing to use their touch tags may arrange for one or both of their tags to be activated for use with the system by contacting the office. Members wishing to purchase fuel using this system must have a direct transfer authority lodged with the Squadron.Vehicles parked on any part of the Squadrons premises are so left and parked at the owners responsibility.
(a) Vehicles may only enter the grounds by the IN gate and exit by the OUT gate.
(b) At all times only cars belonging to members and authorised personnel are entitled to be inside the Squadron grounds.
(c) Access passes may be issued to:- Squadron Members in the appropriate categories, Authorised Tradesmen by staff and the CEO on payment of the prescribed fee or deposit. Each Squadron member is entitled to one gate key tag. A charge will apply for tags lost or damaged. Deposits on tags may not be refunded.
(d) All vehicles within the grounds must display a Squadron Vehicle Identification Sticker or Parking Permit which must be attached to the vehicle windscreen or clearly displayed on the vehicle dashboard in such a manner that the identification number may be clearly read through the windscreen.
(e) Members will be issued with a Squadron Vehicle Identification Sticker annually when they pay their subscription, and may request additional stickers which may be issued at the discretion of the Squadron.
(f) A Member can request a Parking Permit for a Members guest, which may be issued at the discretion of the Squadron. (g) If a vehicle is parked within the grounds not displaying a Squadron Vehicle Identification Sticker or Parking Permit, the Squadron can move the vehicle to another location within the grounds or outside the grounds, at its discretion, and without notice to the owner of the vehicle.
(h) If the Squadron deems it desirable or necessary to remove a vehicle displaying a Squadron Vehicle Identification Sticker or Parking Permit, the Squadron may give notice to the Member or vehicle owner requiring the vehicle to be relocated. The Member or vehicle owner shall be required to relocate the vehicle within 7 days of receiving the notice. If the member will not move the vehicle or the Squadron is unable to contact the Member or vehicle owner through the normal means within 7 days, the Squadron may move the vehicle to another location within the grounds or outside the grounds, at its discretion.
(i) No Member shall park an unregistered or un-roadworthy vehicle in the Squadron grounds without permission from the Squadron. The Squadron can move the vehicle to another location within the grounds or outside the grounds, at its discretion, and without notice to the owner of the vehicle.
(j) If the Squadron elects to remove a vehicle in accordance with paragraph (g), (h) or (i) above, the Member shall reimburse the Squadrons costs of removal, whether the vehicle is owned by the Member or a guest of the Member.
(k) So long as the Squadron exercises reasonable care in relocating the vehicle, the Squadron will not be responsible for any damage caused to the vehicle. The Member will indemnify the Squadron for any claims in that regard.
(l) For security reasons, members wishing to leave a vehicle and / or trailer in the grounds for longer than seven days shall seek permission from the General Manager, Marina Manager or if those personnel are not available, a General or Works Committee member who shall seek permission of the General Manager or Marina Manager. A charge may apply for long term storage of trailers. In all instances, trailers and cradles must be identified with the members and / or boat name.
(m) Unless prior arrangements are made with the Marina Manager and/or General Manager, if a vehicle is parked at the Squadron for a period exceeding 4 weeks, a parking fee can be charged to the Member for the period exceeding 4 weeks.
(n) The speed limit within the grounds is 10 km/h.
(o) Parking within Loading Zones is restricted to 15 minutes. (p) No parking shall be allowed on the red brick area in the front of the Manly Clubhouse, except for picking up of supplies from Ships Stores, wherein a limit of five minutes shall apply and also the area designated for disabled parking.
(q) No parking shall be allowed along Flagship Drive except for pick up or set down of boats wherein a limit of 10 minutes shall apply.
(r) No parking shall be permitted in Boat Hardstand areas. Trailer Boat owners may be exempted once their boat has been launched and the car and trailer are returned to the designated hardstand.
(s) Parking on Marina Hardstand Concrete areas is prohibited unless authorised by the Marina Manager. Clear access must be left to the Pillar Slewing Crane, the Slipway Winch, Travel Lift Jetty and Launching Ramps.
(t) Staff shall be required to park in areas specifically designated by the General Manager as Staff Parking Zones.
The directions on ALL SIGNS within the grounds, on jetties and marina fingers MUST be observed at all times.
Onsite Camping
RQYS has camping available on-site at the Eastern end of the Squadron’s grounds. The cost for camping is $15.00 per adult per night, with children 10 yrs and under camping for free.
Marina amenities are available for use by campers, including showers and laundry facilities.
Camping sites must be booked and paid for in advance by completing the following booking and indemnity forms:
Please contact Clubhouse Reception for any additional questions by calling (07) 3396 8666, or by emailing reception@rqys.com.au
Manly Marina Cove Motel
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Manly Marina Cove is a 4 star motel located adjacent to the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron where Brisbane meets Moreton Bay in Manly, Queensland. Just minutes drive from Wynnum, Lota and East Brisbane.
The quiet location offers great views over Moreton Bay and is close to many major road networks as well as the domestic and international airports. The motel is a 5 minute walk to Manly Harbour Village with a variety of restaurants and cafes. The location is ideal for corporates travellers doing business in the nearby business & industrial precincts in Manly, Wynnum, Lytton, Hemmant, Port of Brisbane and Brisbane’s Bayside. The accommodation is also perfect for people attending weddings and functions.
Yachting Queensland
Dormitory accommodation, contact Yachting Queensland direct on 07 3393 6788.
Download the Camping Policy & Registration Form
Onsite Camping
RQYS has camping available on-site at the Eastern end of the Squadron’s grounds. The cost for camping is $15.00 per adult per night, with children 10 yrs and under camping for free.
Marina amenities are available for use by campers, including showers and laundry facilities.
Camping sites must be booked and paid for in advance by completing the following booking and indemnity forms:
On-site Camping
Please contact Clubhouse Reception for any additional questions by calling (07) 3396 8666, or by emailing reception@rqys.com.au