December 04, 2025

We hope everyone in our sailing community enjoys a wonderful Christmas season this year! Whilst the Squadron will remain largely open over the Christmas and New Year break for you to come in and relax in the Bistro and enjoy a meal or two, our trading hours will differ slightly from normal. Please see the list below of RQYS department trading hours over the coming holiday season.

 

RQYS Bistro

24th December: 7am to 5:30pm (Kitchen closes 3pm)

25th December : CLOSED

26th December: 9am to 5:30pm (kitchen closes at 3:30pm)

27th – 30th December: normal trading hours

31 December: 7am to late (kitchen closes at 3pm, buffet commences at 5:30pm)

1st January 2026: 8am – 5:30pm (kitchen closes at 3pm)

 

RQYS Reception

24th December: 7am to 5:30pm

25th December : CLOSED

26th December: 8:30am to 5:30pm

27th December: 7am – 7:30pm

28th – 30th December: 7am – 6pm

31st December: 7am – 7:30pm

1 January 2026: 8am – 5:30pm

 

RQYS Sailing Office

22nd December – 1st January: CLOSED

 

RQYS Sailing Academy

22nd December – 1st January: CLOSED

 

RQYS Marina Office

24th December: 8am – 1pm

25th – 30th December: CLOSED

31st December: 8am – 12pm

1st January 2026: CLOSED

 

RQYS Administration

24th December: 8am – 1pm

25th – 28th December: CLOSED

29th – 30th December: 9am – 5pm

31st December: 9am- 12pm

1st January 2026: CLOSED

 

 

 

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