On 30 June 2024, more than 400 Members and invited guests gathered at Canaipa for a lively celebration to officially mark the opening of our new facility. The event featured a festive BBQ and dancing — perhaps pin-pointing a new addition to our Club’s annual calendar of activities. Also designed by Squadron Architect Fraser Spencer, and built by Bruce Clarke’s team, the 240m2 timber-framed pavilion blends seamlessly into its natural surroundings. Positioned adjacent to our blue pool, the pavilion’s northern-facing side offers stunning views of the Canaipa Passage entrance from the Bay beyond. The building design features a simple gable roof to complement the aesthetics of our existing amenities building, which has served the Club for over 30 years. With touches like drop-down bug- and wind-screens, as well as a dedicated BBQ area and scullery, the pavilion provides both comfort and functionality. This project was completed on budget, with a generous portion of the funding coming from Member donations. The new Longhouse is now a fantastic space for Members to enjoy, whether arriving on their own boat or by ferry from Redland Bay to Russell Island, and will amplify the existing appeal of RQYS Canaipa as the jewel in our Squadron’s Moreton Bay crown. n Long described as the Down-the-Bay ‘jewel in the crown’ of the Squadron’s facilities, RQYS Canaipa now adds a stunning pavilion for social gatherings which overlooks the pristine swimming pool, outdoor firepit and lawns rolling down to the water’s edge — all thanks largely to the generosity and efforts of our Members! … especially with crowning our ‘jewel’! Maybe ‘out of sight’ but definitely not ‘out of mind’ with all the Manly work: our Canaipa Longhouse is also complete. wallacebishop.com.au /wallacebishop /wallacebishop PROUDLY SUPPORTING THE ROYAL QUEENSLAND YACHT SQUADRON FOR OVER 50 YEARS. 13 Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Yearbook Mainsheet 2024
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