Brisbane Race Week 2024

Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron

5 action packed days of yacht racing with a different format of racing almost every day! Welcome aboard the excitement of RQYS Brisbane Race Week 2024! From May 3rd to May 8th, join us for five days of thrilling competition set against the breathtaking backdrop of Moreton Bay. Whether you're a seasoned racer or new […]

OTB Frostbite Series 2024

Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron

The Frostbite Series is RQs club series that run through the "off season" for club sailors who are committed (or crazy) enough to sail during the cool winter season. Competitors can find entry links, the notice of race and more on the Regatta Competitor page HERE. The frostbite series is also a great time to […]

Event Series Youth Squad

Youth Squad

Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron

The RQ Youth Squad including Green Fleet is a development program consisting of young sailors with expertise in various boat classes. This squad brings together diverse fleets, forming a cohesive team. Led by our Head Coach Adrian Finglas and facilitated by our certified Australian Sailing Coaches. The RQ Youth Squad and Green Fleet conduct regular […]

Start Crewing

Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron

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

Event Series Start Sailing 1 and 2

Start Sailing 1 and 2

Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron

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.

Start Crewing

Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron

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

Event Series Start Sailing 1 and 2

Start Sailing 1 and 2

Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron

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.

Power Cruising | May Cruise

Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron

Southern Bay Cruise Captain | Greg Quince - August Moon Saturday 4th May Leave RQYS Manly or your home port and head to Canaipa. Sundowners at RQYS. BYO with hopefully a campfire. Dinner at your leisure.   Depending on your draft, the safe track south is to go around the northern end of Russell Island […]

Event Series WAGS

WAGS

Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron

Wednesday Afternoon Go SailingEvery Wednesday of every year (weather permitting), enthusiastic yachties take the afternoon off work and venture to RQYS for a fun and friendly race around the local islands of Moreton Bay. Rearrange your schedule and get on down to the RQ Bar from 1100 hrs to enter your yacht or register your […]

Event Series Youth Squad

Youth Squad

Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron

The RQ Youth Squad including Green Fleet is a development program consisting of young sailors with expertise in various boat classes. This squad brings together diverse fleets, forming a cohesive team. Led by our Head Coach Adrian Finglas and facilitated by our certified Australian Sailing Coaches. The RQ Youth Squad and Green Fleet conduct regular […]

Event Series Start Crewing and Helming

Start Crewing

Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron

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