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Brisbane Etchells Black Tie Dinner – A BIG NIGHT IN SPORT
IT WAS A BIG NIGHT IN SPORT The event was the Brisbane Etchells Black Tie Dinner and annual YOME Awards. The chance to mix with fleet members and partners and share in the wonderful camaraderie of Etchells Racing was again the highlight of the night. We thank Commodore Mark Gallagher and Fran as well as
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THE DEPARTURE WINDOW HAS ARRIVED FOR THE BRISBANE TO NOUMEA CRUISE RALLY
Five yachts and their fortunate crew are finalising departure arrangements as the weather window has now arrived. Nicki C, with Ian Cooper and his friends, are likely to be the first departing yacht and is planning to buck the trends he experienced 3 years ago. There was a farewell dinner and safety briefing held Monday
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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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Unclaimed Hardstand Items
If you own or know who owns these items, please contact the Marina Office at your earliest convenience: 3393 3554 or marinaadmin@rqys.com.au
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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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