No place like RQYS in November! Social Events Galore: Melbourne Cup, Captain’s Table Dinner, Peter Lehmann Wine Dinner & Commodore’s at Home Dinner Dance! Contact our friendly team to book any of the below events: 3396 8666 or reception@rqys.com.au MELBOURNE CUP Come one come all for a day of excitement and fun! Experience the thrill
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Regatta Merchandise Specials!
We are running huge deals across a wide variety of our merchandise. Make sure to stop by reception to take a look and grab yourself a bargain! Men’s Chinos have come down from $150.00 to $95.00! Assorted ‘Last of Range’ Polos marked down as well! Prices as marked. Also be sure to browse our latest
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Old Buffers Morning Tea
Earlier this month we held a Morning Tea for some of our older members, affectionately known as our ‘Old Buffers’, who may have lost contact with their fellow members with whom they used to sail or were acquainted with in their younger days at the Squadron. P/Cdr Richard Crooke, Grant Somerville, Dugald Henderson and Mike
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Going into Day 1 of the 2018 Etchells World Championships
Its Game Day! Race 1 of the 2018 Etchells World Championship is on from midday today, and the atmosphere in the boat park is one of keen readiness. Good luck to all of our Squadron members competing in the event, over 50 sailors from the Squadron will compete on boats from our own fleet, as
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New Caledonian Champions! Ashlee Daunt & Tom Needham
RQYouthSquad sailors Ashlee Daunt and Tom Needham (member of the Queensland Academy of Sport ) have won all but two races to secure the event after a range of conditions in Noumea. Thanks to the support of Bayside Cleveland – McGrath for their support of the 29er class at the Squadron and this fantastic oppertunity. In 2nd place in the regatta were fellow
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John Cuneo inducted into the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame
Squadron member John Cuneo, and his Gold Medal winning team from the Kiel Olympic Sailing event, have been inducted into the Australian Sailing Hall of Fame. John’s extensive career is well celebrated at the Squadron, and it is very pleasing to see him recognized in the 2018 list of inductees. The legacy of the Gold
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Congratulations to Volunteer of the Year – David Kemp!
A huge well done to Squadron Volunteer David Kemp who has been awarded the national Volunteer of the Year award at the Australian Sailing awards. An amazing, and well earned, achievement for “Kempers” who has been a regular feature on Race Committee boats for decades. David will hardly be resting on his laurels, starting tomorrow he will
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2018 Etchells World Championships Links
Official Notice Board All Race Documents and Notices. Lodgement of Scoring Enquiries, Protests, Protest Hearing Schedule, and more, available on this page. 2018 Etchells Worlds Official Website Information about the Etchells World Championships, Entry List and more.
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A message from the House and Entertainment Committee
The House and Entertainment Committee and the Hospitality Team have, according to the updated Squadron Strategic Plan, renewed our vision for how our dining and events services will contribute to RQYS’s success on and off the water. We endeavour to cater to our members with a diverse offering of high-quality food and beverage – including
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2018/2019 Squadron Strategic Plan
The General Committee has revised and approved the Squadron Strategic Plan. The below link will take you to the plan, if you would like a printed copy they are available from Reception. The Strategic Plan continues to promote the Pillars of: Participation and Engagement; Sustainability and Growth; Member Value and World Class Facilities. Click here to view the Squadron Strategic Plan
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