Online learning tool helps police engage LGBTI community

As part of the Queensland Police Service’s continuing commitment to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) community it has rolled out an Online Learning Product (OLP) to all officers in time for International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. The learning tool helps officers by enhancing their understanding of: Significant historical events that have […]

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ASF EOFY Donations

Fellow members, RQYS has a number of tax friendly pathways through the Australian Sports Foundation (ASF) which allow you to support the Squadron and our sport. As the end of the financial year (EOFY) approaches, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to one of these pathways.  The ASF holds Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status which means
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Past Commodores’ Cup *UPDATE*

Past Commodores Cup is scheduled for Saturday 2nd of June. It’s an afternoon format starting at 1300, with dinner and presentations at RQYS Manly clubhouse. This year we are running three courses, GPS, Traditional and Introduction to log eventing. Please send your entry for to reception@rqys.com.au All competitors are to be aware they CANNOT pre-run any
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Mister Lucky is homeward bound!

After a challenging 35 days, Mark Hipgrave and Rohan Wood aboard Mister Lucky finished the Sundance Marine Melbourne Osaka Cup 2018 early morning on Friday, 4 May. The duo placed a respectable 9th in Line Honours and impressive 5th in IRC overall. Mark and crew left OHYC yesterday on Mister Lucky to make their way home. Below
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Good luck to our Finns!

Its great to see the Finn Connection at RQ extends beyond our shores. Many of you will be familiar with James Dagge, who has moved to Hong Kong and will race for the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (RHKYC) at the Hempel Sailing World Championships Aarhus 2018 alongside our “local” Finn boys Jake Lilley Sailing
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Fun-filled May Weekend Regatta at Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club

Well done to all of our sailors who competed at Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club this weekend at their May Day Regatta. This event was also the 2018 QLD Raceboard State Championships, the International Techno 293 Class Association Queensland Championship, the Pacer Queensland Championship, as well the annual Jack Holt regatta. Squadron member Mark Ward was
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Great successes for young sailors at Opti State Titles

The QIODA 2018 Optimist State Titles at Port Denison Sailing Club concluded Monday with another day of big breeze. The Regatta was won by RQYS Junior Member Blake Wilson, with Squadron member, but PDSC local, Talia Bulstrode taking out best girl and 3rd Overall, with Austin Cross in 4th. The event saw a number of
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Don’t drop the ball, secure your tools

South Brisbane District recently launched a three-part crime prevention video series featuring local resident Wally Lewis to help reduce motor vehicle offences in the community. The first instalment focused on basic vehicle security methods and the second instalment focused on removing property before leaving your vehicle unattended. The final instalment focuses on tradie vehicles and […]

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