A 30-year-old male detective senior constable from Brisbane Region has been suspended from the Queensland Police Service. The officer is being investigated in relation to the access and release of official and confidential information without an official purpose related to the performance of his duties as a member of the Queensland Police Service. The officer […]
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Police officer suspended, Brisbane Region
A 30-year-old male detective senior constable from Brisbane Region has been suspended from the Queensland Police Service. The officer is being investigated in relation to the access and release of official and confidential information without an official purpose related to the performance of his duties as a member of the Queensland Police Service. The officer […]
Sail Brisbane 2018 Registrations Open!
Sail Brisbane 2018 is an Off the Beach Regatta run annually by RQYS, primarily showcasing Olympic Classes along with a number of largely-populated classes that have traditionally sailed in the RQYS Mid-Winter Championship Regattas (Queensland Youth Week and Sail Brisbane). Sail Brisbane has been moved early Summer, with these Championships running over the end of November
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Hempel Sailing World Championships Aarhus 2018 Results
The Hempel Sailing World Championships Aarhus 2018 has concluded after two long weeks of competition. Squadron sailors competed in a range of classes, and the results from many were impressive. Also impressive is that RQYS representation at this event matched some well regarded sailing nations! Special congratulations to those who have qualified Australia for the Tokyo Games. With the results from
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Vehicle lights, are there to be seen and used
Whilst conducting patrols this winter, with it’s seasonally shorter days and longer hours of darkness, Wynnum Police have noticed a disturbing trend amongst cars here on the bayside, vehicle lighting. A quick survey of peak hour traffic on our arterials shows that approximately 10 per cent of vehicles have one or more lights inoperable. Lights […]
Vehicle lights, are there to be seen and used
Whilst conducting patrols this winter, with it’s seasonally shorter days and longer hours of darkness, Wynnum Police have noticed a disturbing trend amongst cars here on the bayside, vehicle lighting. A quick survey of peak hour traffic on our arterials shows that approximately 10 per cent of vehicles have one or more lights inoperable. Lights […]
Etchells Associations Life Memberships
Squadron Life Member Noel Paterson was recently honoured with a Life Membership to the International Etchells Association for his decades of hard work and service to the Etchells class locally, nationally and internationally. Noel has sailed Etchells for 42 years, has served as an International Governor of the Class for 12 years, and twice served
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Squadron Awardees of the Barranjoey Pin
In late 2017, Australian Sailing celebrated the inaugural Hall of Fame highlighting the exceptional performances and contributions of athletes that helped establish Australia’s current era of remarkable success. Following on from this, Australian Sailing launched a new initiative to formally recognise sailors by presenting them with a uniquely numbered alumni pin, named in honour of
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Yachting Queensland Awards 2018
Congratulations to the following RQYS Members who won their respective category at the 2018 Queensland Sailing Awards on Saturday, 28 July 2018: Qld Junior Sailor of the Year – Female – Simba Trophy: Talia Bulstrode Qld Youth Sailor of the Year – Female – Barranjoey Trophy: Ashleigh Swadling Qld Youth Sailor of the Year – Male –
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Night Raid Navigation Event *Update*
An update from Simon McGuire, organiser and event captain: The 1st RQYS Night Raid is approaching fast. We have 11 registered entries so far with another 4 boats that will attend the gathering at the Myora anchorage. Please see attached schedule of registered attendees. I think 10 -15 boats is a good place to start
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