Six months ago we fielded queries from south of the border as to what was happening at RQYS prior to the World Championship program. We decided to run a low key regatta but because Opening Day is late this year (15th Sept.) there wasn’t much wriggle room after opening day so we decided to run
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134th Sailing Season (2018/2019) – Enter Now!
Entries are now open for all classes for the upcoming Sailing Season. There will be a celebratory invitational race on Opening Day (15 September 2018) although this will not contribute to any pointscores for the Seasons Points (every race, as per the Sailing Program ) or Squadron Championships (generally once per month, dates specified in the Sailing Program ).
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Opening Day of the 134th Sailing Season!
Opening Day is undoubtedly the cornerstone, most anticipated and most enjoyed event in the Squadron calendar. It is the perfect opportunity for our members to bring their friends and family together in celebration of the Squadron, its fleet and the sport! Saturday, 15 September 2018. Opening Day of the 134th Sailing Season is fast approaching,
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Hamilton Island Race Week Results
Well done to all of our squadron members who competed at Hamilton Island Race Week . Special mention to the team on Matrix, owner Graham Furtado victorious in IRC division 4, winning in style with a day to spare! IRC Division 1: BlackJack – Peter Harburg – 5th IRC Division 2: Not a Diamond – Rear Commodore David Redfern
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MRMB Presentation of Survey Results
Marine Radio Moreton Bay in conjunction with Adjunct Professor Dr Judy Drennan, recently conducted a survey of boat owners based in Manly Harbour to better understand the current problems associated with the use of marine radios in the Bay, and surrounding transiting areas, and the potential for safety issues arising. Marine Radio Moreton Bay, in
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Looking forward to the 134th Sailing Season!
The first race of the season will be 15 September on Opening Day, however this will not count towards any point score. Racing will continue every weekend afternoon from then on, scheduled as per the 2018/19 Sailing Program ( https://www.rqys.com.au/sailing-program/ ). RQYS looks forward to another season of Club Racing, featuring the various Off The Beach
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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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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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