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WAGS Report – 20 November 2024 – ‘Goggs takes out the Ross Jullyan Memorial Trophy!’
WIND: SE-10-20 KNOTS COURSE: 21A TIDE: H@12:44-2.35M NUMBER OF BOATS: 20 Goggs takes out the Ross Jullyan Memorial Trophy! It was a pity that rain hung around for the […]
Micah Projects Christmas Hamper Appeal
Micah Projects Christmas Hamper Appeal This Christmas Season, we are happy to be supporting Gumdale State School in it’s Christmas Hamper Appeal. Gumdale State School is collecting on behalf […]
Etchells Race Report: Saturday, 9 November: As I saw It (& remembered It)
Saturday, 9 November 2024 As I Saw It (and remembered it!) We had a slight improvement in boat numbers this week with Waterloo Too hitting the water with a complete […]
WAGS Report – 13 November 2024 – ‘Not even the storm warning could keep stop us!’
WIND: N 5-12 knts COURSE: 25B NUMBER OF BOATS: 30 Not even the storm warning could keep stop us! With a forecast of late afternoon storms inclusive of warnings […]
Goodwill Cup 2024 Navigation event report
The 63rd anniversary of the Goodwill Cup Navigation event was held on the 2nd and 3rd of November in moderately challenging conditions. 34 vessels combined from both clubs took part […]
Storm Season Update
So far this week we have experienced the first two – Sunday and Wednesday evenings – ‘proper’ storms of the 2024-25 Summer, following three ‘practice run’ weather events in the […]
WAGS Report – 6 November 2024 – ‘An unfavourable forecast sure made for a challenging days sail!’
WIND: N-NNE-18-25 Knots COURSE: 17B TIDE:H@12:20 NUMBER OF BOATS: 28 An unfavourable forecast sure made for a challenging days sail! It wasn’t an overly brilliant forecast for our Wednesday […]
Etchells Race Report: Saturday, 2 November: As I saw It (& remembered It)
Saturday, 2 November 2024 As I Saw It (and remembered it!) The fleet continues to be decimated by crew and skipper injuries unfortunately with only 3 boats making it to […]
International Volunteer Managers Day 2024
Our fabulous Volunteer Co-ordinator, Phil Tooth, has worked tirelessly since June 2023 to recruit, train and support hundreds of volunteers who have contributed to the continuous, smooth operation of RQYS sailing and Finn’s Shed activities.
IVM Day is a day to recognize the important role that volunteer managers play in effective volunteering. Volunteer managers like Phil are responsible for coordinating, training, supporting, recruiting, and administering volunteers. They are skilled professionals who help people turn their passion into action for the benefit of their community, and our club.
WAGS Report – 30 October 2024 – ‘Another new course, enjoyed by all!’
WIND: ENE-NNE-8-12 Knots COURSE: 23B TIDE: L@13:22 NUMBER OF BOATS: 43 Another new course, enjoyed by all! A fantastic fleet of 43 turned up to enjoy our bay and […]
Etchells Race Report: Saturday, 26 October: As I saw It (& remembered It)
Saturday, 26 October 2024 As I Saw It (and remembered it!) 6 Etchells made the start line this week. With Waterloo Too’s regular crew unavailable, Patto Snr was joined by […]
Topic Nights with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services
Topic Talks with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services Last week’s Topic Talk was presented by park rangers Troy and Wayne from the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) and was […]