Brisbane To Keppel Yacht Race
Race Start: 11am | 20 June, 2024
This page contains all important competitor information. So make sure to check back regularly.
Official Regatta Noticeboard
Club Access
RQYS Reception (located on the left as you enter the club) is available to assist with access between the hours of 7am and 7pm. Note for some events we may issue access codes ahead of time keep an eye for any email correspondence which may include this process.
Club Grounds
For more information about our Manly (QLD) venue please see the page here, some regatta specific information may be included in Sailing Instructions or email correspondence e.g. Rigging lawn preference / limitations etc.
Ample and varied accommodation is available in the local area. Early bookings are recommended.
The Manly Marina Cove Motel is located on the grounds of RQYS – www.manlymarinacove.com
Limited camping facilities may be available in the grounds of RQYS.
Other Local Accommodation Includes:
The Manly Hotel, Waterloo Bay Hotel, Pelican’s Nestle Inn, Wynnum Anchor Motel
North Sails (Sailmaker) – Club Sponsor North Sails is located just down the road from the club at 1/264 Tingal Road, an 8 minute drive away.
Muir Marine QLD (Chandlery) – Muir Marine have been serving the Marine Industry for over 100 years and supply everything in boating equipment. Located at 453 Esplanade a 3 minute drive from the club.
IGA Manly Village – IGA is the closest grocery store to RQYS located just 3 minute drive away, at the corner of Stratton Tce & Cambridge Parade.
Manly Village Medical – Is the closest medical centre to RQYS, located at 25 Cambridge Parade a 2 minute drive away.
The RQYS Weather Station can be found at: https://www.rqys.com.au/weather-station/
The Weather Station records from above the club Bay Lookout.
BOM: Radar: http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR663.loop.shtml
Marine Forecast: http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts/moreton-bay.shtml
Other Popular forecasts:
Predict Wind: https://forecast.predictwind.com/table/
Seabreeze: https://www.seabreeze.com.au/weather/wind-forecast/brisbane
WillyWeather: https://wind.willyweather.com.au/qld/brisbane/brisbane.html