RQ Youth Squad Training

Advance Your Sailing

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 group training sessions during school terms, guiding members towards competitive success at state, national, and even world levels. The program seamlessly integrates with Club Racing, offering ample opportunities for students to engage as part of the club. The squad operates year-round which includes our specialized Green Fleet for beginners who are starting their racing journey.

Our Squads

Green Fleet

RQYS Green Fleet Manly QLD

The Green Fleet program is tailored for novice sailors, featuring dedicated coaching and a distinct curriculum. It serves as the natural progression following the Tackers 3 or Start Sailing 1 & 2 courses. Green Fleet operates in Optimists for sailors who have completed the Tackers courses or the RS Quests for teen sailors who have completed Start Sailing 1 & 2 course. We offer boat hire options to newcomers, ensuring accessibility for all aspiring sailors. Our Quest sailors train on Saturdays and our Optimist sailors train on Sundays. The Optimists also have the option to train after school in Summer. RQYS membership is a requirement of participation.

REgister - green fleet opti
Register - green fleet quest

RQ Youth Squad

RQYS Youth Squad on Manly QLD

The RQ Youth Squad, comprised of dedicated young sailors, train rigorously on Saturdays and after school in Summer.  Boat fleets includes a diverse range of vessels like Optimist, RS Feva, ILCA 4, ILCA 6, 29er’s, Windsurfers and Wind Foils. RQ Youth Squad emphasizes racing techniques, skills, and drills to prepare them for Club, State, National and even World-level competitions. RQYS membership is a requirement of participation.

Register Here

Times and Prices

Saturday 11th October to 29th NovemberSunday 12th October to 30th NovemberWednesday 8th October – 26th NovemberThursday 9th October – 27th NovemberFriday 10th October – 28th November
8:30am – 11:30am8:30am – 11:30am4:00pm – 6:00pm4:00pm – 6:00pm4:00pm – 6:00pm
  • Green Fleet Quest
  • Intermediate & Open Opti
  • RS Feva
  • ILCA 4 & ILCA 6
  • Windsurfing
  • Green Fleet Opti
  • Wind Foiling
  • Intermediate & Open Opti
  • Wind Foiling
  • ILCA 4 & ILCA 6
  • Windsurfing
  • All Youth Squad Fleets
1:00pm – 4:00pm1:00pm – 4:00pm1:00pm – 4:00pm1:00pm – 4:00pm1:00pm – 4:00pm
     
Cost per Term                     
Single Handed Dinghy$235
Double handed Dinghy$180p/p
Windsurfers/Windfoilers$235
High Performance Opti Open and ILCA$275
High Performance 29er$200p/p