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May Long Weekend Power Cruise South
The weather gods didn’t exactly co-operate. The weather gods didn’t exactly co-operate for us on Saturday when 7 boats cruised towards RQYS Canaipa from Manly, 1 from Hope Island & […]
Bilston Lester Sailing Team Finish 5th Overall & 3rd U19 in 2024 Nacra 15 Open European Championships in Cagliari Sardinia, Italy
Learning, improving, having fun & meeting new people… a recipe for success! By Kris Bilston & Addison Lester. Last week, we were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to compete […]
Rory Meehan – Places Mid Fleet and 2nd Australian at Princess Sofia in Mallorca, Spain 2024
Taking the learnings of International Regattas in pursuit of chasing his dreams I arrived in Mallorca on the 22nd of March and settled in quickly with the 8 other Australian […]
WAGS Report – 08-05-2024 – The Good Old Alpha Course
WIND: SE-15-23 Knots TIDE: L @15:22 COURSE: Alpha NUMBER OF BOATS: 20 Alpha provides a bit of windward work and a lot of running and reaching! The fleet number might […]
Iona Take First Place at the QUSSA open Team Sailing State Championships
Congratulations to Iona 1 for taking out 1st place at the QLD University and School Sailing Association (QUSSA) Open Team Sailing State Championships. It was a regatta well sailed by […]
RQYS Windsurfer Joseph Folley’s First International Racing Experience
Rising to the Challenge: Jo’s Journey from Palma to Hyeres and Beyond Competing at Palma this year as my first overseas competition was bound to be a challenge as it […]
WAGS Report – 01-05-2024 – Thrilling Race Defies Forecasted Winds
WIND:SSE-8-20 Knots TIDE: H@15:20 COURSE: Delta NUMBER OF BOATS: 31 An exhilarating experience for those that ventured the bay! The official forecast must have scared some skippers and crew away, […]
WAGS Report – 24-04-2024
WIND: E- 7Knots TIDE: L@15:50-0.46M COURSE: Juliette Reverse NUMBER OF BOATS: 42 A Slow day, but pretty close to perfect! A beautiful and consistent breeze greeted another fantastic fleet as […]
Frances Finishes Off Her Month Competing in Spain
I know I keep on saying this, but every event I have done whilst competing in Europe, has had a more and more impressive fleet. A week after the Europa […]
WAGS Report – 17-04-2024 – Thrilling Racing and Tight Finishes on Alpha Reverse Course
WIND: E-ESE-9-12 KNOTS TIDE: L@11:24-0.9M COURSE: ALPHA REVERSE NUMBER OF BOATS: 48 Miraculous Conditions Bless 48-Boat Fleet A fantastic fleet of 48, including 12 Multi’s, turned up to an afternoon […]
The Academy – Raising Standards in Sailing Education
At the forefront of sailing education, the Academy serves as the educational hub for the Squadron, constantly refining the skills of coaching and instructional staff to ensure the highest standards […]
QLD Laser State Titles – RQYS Dominate Lake Cootharaba
The recent Queensland State Laser Titles held over the weekend at Lake Cootharaba showcased a remarkable display of sailing expertise by members of the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron (RQYS). Across […]