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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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September 11, 2025
The Beast Sailing Team Report – 11 Sept 2025

isThis week Michael James’ ‘The Beast Sailing Team’ is in Fremantle Western Australia for the 2025 Australian Women’s Match Racing Championship. The Women’s Beast Sailing Team is formed with members […]

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Wednesday Afternoon GO Sailing
September 11, 2025
WAGS Report: 10 September 2025 – ‘It was fantastic to have some good breeze and it was very sailed by all.’

WAGS REPORT DATE:  10/9/2025 WIND: NNW-NNE-12-20 KNOTS TIDE: H@11:15-2.30M COURSE: 26 BRAVO NUMBER OF BOATS: 24 A strong wind warning was issued for Moreton Bay for Wednesday afternoon and through […]

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September 04, 2025
17 RQYS finalists announced for the 2025 Queensland sailing awards!

Queensland’s sailing community has spoken — and the 2025 Queensland Sailing Awards finalists are officially announced! From Aussie Sailing Team stars to grassroots volunteers, this year’s nominations are packed with passion, dedication, […]

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September 04, 2025
Opening Day of the 141st Sailing Season at RQYS

Opening Day at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron is a ceremonial and festive event that marks the official beginning of the yachting season. It’s a tradition observed by many yacht […]

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September 04, 2025
Podium Results at the 2025 ILCA Under 21 Worlds held at Dublin Bay

L to R: Emma Mattivi, Roos Wind, Frances Beebe Another week and more success by our youth sailors on the international racing scene.  At the ILCA Under 21 Worlds held […]

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September 04, 2025
Queensland Youth Championship at The Australian Sailing Camp 22nd-24th Sept

From L – R: Scott Luxton, Alana Field, Head Coach Adrian Finglas The Queensland Youth Championship is not far away with the Australian Sailing camp running from the 22nd until the […]

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Wednesday Afternoon GO Sailing
September 04, 2025
WAGS Report: 3 September 2025 – ‘What looked “easy” turned into a very tactful and challenging afternoon.’

WAGS REPORT DATE:  3/9/2025 WIND:  ENE-NE-6-15 KNOTS TIDE: L@11:56 COURSE: 20 C NUMBER OF BOATS: 27 A number of skippers and crew stood in front of our start table and […]

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August 28, 2025
World Sailing Youth Worlds – Funding now available

With the decision by Australian Sailing to re-commit to send a team to the World Sailing Youth Worlds, the opportunity for our youth sailors to compete for selection has arisen. […]

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August 28, 2025
Board of Directors Update

We apologise for delay in updating this information to our Members following announcement at the recent AGM, and now confirm the following including the appointed Chairman: David Redfern, Chairman Melissa […]

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August 28, 2025
Hamilton Island Race Week 2025

A report by Mark Dingley – RQYS Sailing Manager Hamilton Island Race Week 2025 was an incredible mix of competitive sailing and laid-back island fun. From top-level racing across the […]

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August 28, 2025
WAGS Report: 27 August 2025 – ‘thank goodness for some stronger breezes.’

WAGS REPORT DATE:  27/8/2025 WIND:  NNW-N-12-20 KNOTS TIDE: H@11:56 – 2.03M COURSE: 26 BRAVO NUMBER OF BOATS: 24 The consistent comment after the race in the bar and made by […]

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August 27, 2025
Mainsheet 2025 now live!

We invite you to sit back and enjoy reports and articles from your favourite club, Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in our brand new edition of Mainsheet. Just in time for […]

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