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January 22, 2026
VX One Australia National Championship

Mack One wins seventh VX One Australia National Championship The VX One National Championship was contested from 13 to 18 January at Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, with 30 teams lining […]

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January 15, 2026
Against the World’s Best, RQYS Sailors Rise at the 2026 Laser Nationals

RQYS sailors have once again performed strongly at the 2026 Nationals in Adelaide with 28 boats making the journey South. Twelve races were completed across all fleets with winds ranging […]

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October 16, 2025
This Week from the Sailing Office 12/10/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that entries are now open and the Notice of Race has been published for The Yacht Sales Co. Sail Brisbane 2025! This year, racing will take […]

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Wednesday Afternoon GO Sailing
October 16, 2025
WAGS Report: 15 October 2025 – ‘Woompa was right, it’s all about the tide!’

WAGS REPORT DATE:  15/10/2025 WIND:   NE-12-18 KNOTS TIDE: H@17:03-2.17M COURSE: 17BR NUMBER OF BOATS: 43 It’s been more than a couple of years since we lost our good mate […]

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October 16, 2025
Nacra 17 World Championships Update by Niamh Meehan

Pictured: Niamh Meehan with sailing partner We just wrapped up the Nacra 17 World Championships in Cagliari, Sardinia with Jake Liddell. After only eight months as a team, it was […]

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October 09, 2025
Call for Expressions of Interest – Constitution Review Working Group

The Board would like to call for “Expressions of Interest” for two (2) members to join a Constitution Review Working Group who will be tasked with providing recommendations for amendments […]

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October 09, 2025
‘EIGHT BELLS’. Vale – Past Commodore Denis Raymond Land

Dear Members, It is with great sadness that we advise Members of the passing of Past Commodore Denis Raymond Land on Wednesday 8th October 2025. Denis was 91 yrs of […]

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Wednesday Afternoon GO Sailing
October 09, 2025
WAGS Report: 8 October 2025 – ‘The top mark seemed sooo far away…’

WAGS REPORT DATE:  8/10/2025 WIND:  NNE-15-20 KNOTS TIDE: L@16:27-0.35M COURSE: 26Bravo NUMBER OF BOATS: 30                The top mark seemed sooo far away, especially when the wind was against the […]

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October 08, 2025
Caterina Meyer and Rory Meehan to Represent Australia at Youth Worlds

Pictured: CEO of Australian Sailing Malcolm Page and Caterina Meyer ILCA 6 class RQYS Youth Team members Caterina Meyer and Rory Meehan gained selection in the Australian Youth Worlds Team […]

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October 02, 2025
End of Year Membership Special

In the lead up to Christmas, RQYS is pleased to offer a Membership Special Offer until 31 December 2025! As an existing RQYS Member, introduce a friend* and receive a […]

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October 02, 2025
RQYS Dominates Zhik QLD Youth Sail – Keppel Bay Sailing Club, Yeppoon

Fifty sailors and their dedicated support teams travelled north to Yeppoon to compete in the Zhik Youth Sail QLD 2025, hosted by Keppel Bay Sailing Club. The Royal Queensland Yacht […]

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Wednesday Afternoon GO Sailing
October 02, 2025
WAGS Report: 1 October 2025 – ‘Thinking, thinking, thinking.’

WAGS REPORT DATE:  1/10/2025 WIND: N-NNE-10-12 KNOTS TIDE: H@16:47-1.99M COURSE: 20BR NUMBER OF BOATS: 39 There must be time when the reader of this report must be tired of “what […]

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Etchells Sailing Class at RQYS
October 01, 2025
2025 Etchells Race Report: Saturday, 27 September: As I saw (and remembered) It

As I Saw (and remembered) It “Didn’t you see that shift?” With the Lions in the AFL grand final the club graciously moved the start forward by an hour so […]

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September 30, 2025
Radio Boats Make a Splash at RQYS!

Last Friday afternoon marked the exciting debut of radio boat racing at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron. The event drew a fantastic turnout with people of all ages jumping in […]

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