Super-Maxi Wild Oats XI has taken line honours in the 2017 Rolex Sydney Hobart RQYS’s own Black Jack Yachting started in an exceptional position, taking off from the start line at near perfect timing and being first out of Sydney harbour after squeezing Comanche out of the lead. After a run-in between Comanche and Wild Oats XI, the two quickly caught
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Super Maxi Camaraderie
What a great sporting act from the team on Black Jack Yachting . In the spirit of Christmas the team have lent assistance to ensure their rivals Wild Oats XI will make the Boxing Day start line. With so much competition coming up over the next 4 weeks, both at the Squadron and Squadron members competing elsewhere its important to remember
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RQYS: Strong Representation at the Sydney to Hobart
It is one of the largest RQYS and Queensland entry lists for many years in the Rolex Sydney Hobart , and we wish all of our sailors the best of luck! You can look before for the links to each Squadron boats race profile listed here alphabetically. Black Jack Yachting : Owned by Peter Harburg, skippered by Mark Bradford www.rolexsydneyhobart.com/the-yachts/2017/black-jack/ Charlie’s Dream:
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Manly Summer of Sailing Starts Today!
We hope all our members, guests and visitors had a wonderful Christmas yesterday. The good times keep rolling today, with the start of our Manly Summer of Sailing! Make the most of your regatta experience by staying informed and being prepared on and off the water. Follow the Squadron’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/RQYS.Manly and check the website
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Celebrate Mothers’ Day 2017 in the Park at Manly Harbour
Bring mum and the whole family this Sunday, 14th May, to the Manly Harbour for a musical celebration of Mothers’ Day 2017 in the park. Program formally starts at 8:00 a.m. and will run until 3:00 p.m. There will be entertainment and promising performances for everyone to enjoy. Hosted by the Manly Creative Markets, attendance is absolutely free.
The WSHS Concert Band will perform at 9:00 a.m. to be followed by the WSHS Big Band at 9:30 a.m. Local musician Cody Miller performs at 10:00 a.m. followed by guest Sunnybank Brass Band at 10:30 a.m. Other performers include the FAD (Fitness and Dance) at 11:30 a.m., Bayside Brass Band (12:00 p.m.), Momentum (1:00 p.m.), Queensland Performers Academy (1:30 p.m.), and the Bayside Brass Band (Int) (2:30 p.m.).
Apart from the wonderful musical entertainment, the harbour will also have special culinary offerings from many cafes and restaurants that will offer enticing Mothers’ Day menus. The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (RQYS) will offer special menus for lunch (12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.) and dinner (6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.). Likewise, the Moreton Bay Trailer Boat Club offers set menu and continental buffet breakfast from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. You can also enjoy their special “a la carte” meals for lunch (11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) and dinner (5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.). Due to this weekend’s high demand, bookings are highly recommended for these restaurants.
For something different from the usual fine dining, you can also simply grab cups of coffee or tea along with cakes, fish ‘n chips, or brownies. Sit down with mum for a Mother’s Day picnic at the Marina for a relaxing bayside view and Instagram-worthy photos. Do not forget to take a stroll along the market stalls. There are a lot of wonderful and affordable goods to spoil mum.
With the Manly Creative Markets taking place this weekend and hosting Mothers’ Day, the suburb’s Little Bayside Park at The Esplanade will surely be in a fun-filled atmosphere. For further inquiries on the upcoming events, the Manly Harbour Village Visitor Information Centre can be contacted on 07 3348 3524 or simply fill out their online inquiry form.
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Celebrate Mother’s Day @ RQYS
Help RQYS celebrate the important women in our lives. Enjoy a buffet breakfast from 7am or come down for lunch or dinner and select from the special Mother’s Day menu. The first 10 dinner of 6 or more people will receive a complimentary bottle of the house bubbles. Visit our event page for more details: http://www.rqys.com.au/events/mothers-day/
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Morgans Australian Schools Match Racing Champions 2017
The Morgans Australian Schools Match Racing Champions for 2017 are James Hodgson and his team from Matthew Flinders Anglican College (pictured below). The breeze did not agree with racing for the first part of today, with the Race Committee having to AP waiting for breeze. That left only time to complete the second Round-Robin which led to a tie-break win
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Drake’s Prayer in Line Honours Win
Drake’s Prayer in Line Honours Win Rod Johannessen on Drake’s Prayer represented RQYS in the WMYC Hart Cup from Manly to Mooloolaba on Good Friday and recorded a line honours win. The race started at 8am and was over a course starting in Waterloo Bay and out of Moreton Bay via the North West Channel.
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QLD Optimist State Championships 2017
Opti’s in QLD! Come join us for this great event. it’s a great chance for young Opti sailors to race in the beautiful waters of Moreton Bay, QLD. All are welcome! Even if your child has just started it’s worth entering, as the green fleet will have on water coaches and lots of prizes for
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Sail & Play These School Holidays!
Our Sail & Play program for the second week of school holidays is filling up fast, so book in now to ensure you don’t miss out! Perfect for kids aged 6 – 12. What to expect: A week of fun on and off-water activities run by qualified instructors. An easy and comfortable introduction to sailing,
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