Social Sailing & Ladies Sailing

Social Sailing is a sailing program that anyone can book into. Sailing on the Elliott 6’s, the program is the perfect way for anyone and everyone to experience beautiful Moreton Bay in a monohull sailing boat. On-board each boat will be a Qualified Instructor who will teach you how to sail.

Price: $35.00 per session

All full members welcome to the Members Bar!

Drinks can only be charged to your member account so all you need is your membership card!

FULL MEMBER SPECIAL RESTAURANT OFFER!!
**Make a booking in our restaurant and receive a complimentary dessert with any main meal purchase.

Full members include membership types that are: full members, full spouse or partner, 50yr, life, senior, senior long-term, country, young adult, corporate full, or honorary member.

EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT FROM 5:30PM!

The perfect way to wind down and wine down at the end of the week! Ladies can enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival with free nibbles making their way around.

This event is completely FREE for all members, guests, and visitors of the Squadron.

Squadron Championships:

12/10/19

9/11/19

1/2/20

22/2/20

7/3/20

14/3/20

4/4/20

Race 1 – 14/9/19

Race 2 – 16/11/19

Race 3 (Squadron Championship) – 14/12/19

Race 4 (Squadron Championship) – 4/4/20

The Start Windsurfing (Level 1) Course will consist of 5 sessions over 5 weeks (or 5 consecutive days over the School Holidays) and will cover everything from sailing theory, wind awareness, board handling, rigging, launching and retrieving gear, self-rescue, plus all the basic sailing techniques required to progress a complete novice to a level where they can sail in and out and up and downwind confidently in up to 12 knots of wind.

The course is an Australian Sailing accredited course and participants will be issued with a log book and certificate upon completion. The course will be run by 2 professional instructors with a maximum of 12 participants made up of both kids and adults.

All gear is provided and is modern learner friendly gear. In the last session, participants will join the Club Windsurfing group to put their news skills to use. Following completion of the course all participants will be invited to attend Club Windsurfing on a regular basis.

Recommended age 12+. Private lessons are recommended for younger participants.

Cost: $250.00.

What to bring: Hat, sun protection, and enclosed footwear is a must.

Social Sailing is a sailing program that anyone can book into. Sailing on the Elliott 6’s, the program is the perfect way for anyone and everyone to experience beautiful Moreton Bay in a monohull sailing boat. On-board each boat will be a Qualified Instructor who will teach you how to sail.

Price: $35.00 per session

Ladies Sailing is a ladies-only sailing program which runs Saturday from 13:00 – 15:00 all year round (Excluding Public Holidays). The program is perfect for women interested in exercise, learning to sail, and experiencing the great outdoors – right outside your doorstep! Sailing in the Elliott 6’s (Keelboats), the women will sail around Moreton Bay with a highly experienced and qualified Keelboat Instructor on each boat, helping the women develop their skill level.

Price: $35.00 per session

This is an introduction to the basics of sailing on double-handed dinghy, including boat handling, safety, sailing theory, and touches on other essential areas including weather, tides and other general safety procedures and rules.

Pricing:
$220

Contact the Sailing Academy directly to book into this Course: 3396 8666 or sailingacademy@rqys.com.au

($395.00 for members and $430.00 for non members)

Introducing Tackers 2 graduates to competitive sailing. Tackers 3 builds on the skills and knowledge gained in the Tackers 1 & 2, and will enable the child to manoeuvre the boat efficiently in light to moderate conditions. The students learn more advanced boat handling skills, basic racing skills, and boat maintenance to prepare them for RQYS Green Fleet.

What to expect: A nationally renowned curriculum, started in Victoria, that introduces students to the concept of sailing. Each morning during the term will include a briefing on land and some theory, then implementation of that theory on the water (weather dependent). The holiday programs are the same, just running two sessions each day instead of one morning a week. Every Tackers program is twenty one hours of education, and most of the time is spent sailing.

What to bring: Sun-safe clothes to get wet, closed in shoes to get wet (ie: no sandals or Crocs), sun-screen, and a great attitude! All the students are given a colour-coded Tackers cap for the program.

($395.00 for members and $430.00 for non members)

For those who’ve completed Tackers 1. Tackers 2 consolidates the experiences and knowledge gained in Tackers 1 and introduces skills and knowledge that will enable students to safely and competently sail a small boat in controlled conditions (light winds, enclosed waters) with limited guidance.

What to expect: A nationally renowned curriculum, started in Victoria, that introduces students to the concept of sailing. Each morning during the term will include a briefing on land and some theory, then implementation of that theory on the water (weather dependent). The holiday programs are the same, just running two sessions each day instead of one morning a week. Every Tackers program is twenty one hours of education, and most of the time is spent sailing.

What to bring: Sun-safe clothes to get wet, closed in shoes to get wet (ie: no sandals or Crocs), sun-screen, and a great attitude! All the students are given a colour-coded Tackers cap for the program.

Week 1 – 17/11/19

Week 2 – 24/11/19

Week 3 – 01/12/19

Week 1 – 23/02/20

Week 2 – 01/03/20

Week 3 – 08/03/20

This is an introduction to the basics of sailing on a small keelboat, including boat handling, safety, sailing theory, and touches on other essential areas including weather, tides and other general safety procedures and rules. This course focuses more exclusively on the elements of helming and crewing to support your skill development. This course is recommended for aspiring crew and skippers.

Pricing: $395.00 RQYS Members or $430.00 Non-Members

Ever wanted to experience one design sailing at its best? For over 50 years the Etchells has attracted amateur and professional sailors from around the world to put their skills to the test. The Class is known for stiff competition and close racing with no technology to help; just pure trim, strategy and ability. 

The Brisbane Etchells Fleet welcomes RQYS sailors interested in trying an Etchells on Sunday 17th November @ 10am. Weather and numbers permitting, our local skippers will get you out on Waterloo Bay to get a taste of this addictive class. RSVP is a must by Friday 15th to book a spot. Email jason@knd.com.au or phone Jason 0407160900.