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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