RQYS Sailing Office

29/11/2025

Sail Brisbane Regatta is less than a month away. Make sure you register before it's too late! Entries are open to all OTB classes on our website now!

https://www.rqys.com.au/event/sail-brisbane-2025/

27/11/2025

RQYS, in partnership with Australian Sailing, is committed to welcoming as many classes as possible for Sail Brisbane 2025!

If your class isn’t listed on the entry form, we’d still love to see you at the event. So that we can place you in the appropriate mixed division please contact our Sailing Office:

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 07 3396 8666 (option 6) – during office hours

For listed classes, entries can be submitted online: https://www.rqys.com.au/event/sail-brisbane-2025/

⏰ Hurry! Late entry fees apply in just over a week!

20/10/2024

RQYS-ILCA4 Olympic Format Test Event,
The conditions yesterday were certainly challenging, to say the least. Well done to all the sailors who rose to the occasion and tackled the demanding Southern Course. Yesterday also marked day two of the heats for the ILCA 4 Olympic Format Test Event. The Top 10 qualifiers, based on results from the past two weeks, will move on to the Medal Race, which will take place after the club racing on the Southern Course Saturday 26 October 2024.
The Top 10 ILCA 4 Qualifiers are:
Get Salty – James Dale
Rooster Racing – Wilbur Bright
Sunrise – Morgan Grieve
Ali Geo – George Meikle
Dragonfly – Mila Josh Gan
Ruby Sea - Ruby Carter
Bruce - Maddy Black
Tripple L - Mick Mallan,
Skimmer - Luca Murray,
Worth a Shot - Jeremy Liu,
For all other classes, we encourage you to stay on the water to watch this short format race to decide the winner.
There will be short presentation of prizes directly afterwards by Ken Hurling, Chairman of the Australian ILCA Association Executive Committee. on the rigging lawn.

16/10/2024

We are thrilled to extend a warm invitation to you for the Goodwill Cup Sailing Event, a prestigious regatta celebrating camaraderie, sportsmanship, with just over 3 weeks to go, its time to polish the trophies, The Goodwill Cup - presented the the 1st Overall winner on IRC, The Lord Brassey Cup - presented the the 1st Overall winner on PHS since 1966 , WDM Taylor memorial trophy - presented to 1st on PHS Division 2. There are prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd for Multihulls, Monohull IRC and PHS in both subseries 1 & 2. There are Teams prizes too,
Regatta page and entry here:
https://www.rqys.com.au/event/goodwill-cup-yacht-regatta-2024/

08/10/2024

Strong Wind Warning!!

Now that I have your attention..

Canceling or abandoning a sailing event is never a decision taken lightly. When such decisions are required, I typically start monitoring weather forecasts from 5 a.m., following the latest update from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). We then consider various factors such as the experience level of the fleet, the significance of the event, and the conditions for the volunteers. In consultation with the Race Officer and the CEO, and in extreme cases, may also include the Flag Officers. a decision will be made.
Should we have to make the decision to Cancel / Postpone / Abandon, Registered Skippers will be notified by email (Through SailSys) Notifications will be broadcast through Social media and WhatsApp and posted on the Official Notice Board for the event.

So.. the message is.. Sailing is on .. until its not.. and then we we do our best to broadcast this decision far and wide.

If youre still reading.. WAG's is going ahead today

Please see the Forecast below and you are reminded of Racing Rule of Sailing, Part 1, Fundamental rule 3, DECISION TO RACE,
The responsibility for a boat's decision to participate in a race or to continue racing is hers alone.

06/10/2024

2024 The Yacht Sales Co. Sail Brisbane - 17-21 December 2024,
Hello again, I have just finished the volunteer roster for the Sail Brisbane Regatta, We have also included a field in your profile for you to supply your shirt size, So if you volunteer for 3 or more days in the Sail Brisbane Regatta, you will get a free race official regatta shirt.
If you are available, and want the best seat in the house to watch your kids sail, please register and put your name down with your preferences, and we will be sure to accommodate you,
Link to Volunteer portal,
https://volunteers.rqys.com.au/ #/dashboard
Link to Regatta page with Race entry: https://www.rqys.com.au/sail-brisbane-2024/

Regatta Page Regatta Starts 17 December 2024 Sail Brisbane is set to host a diverse range of classes, ensuring a thrilling experience for both participants and spectators. The races will […]

31/08/2024

⏳ The countdown is on! Just 14 days until the 140th Sailing Season RQ Yacht Racing kicks off on September 15th! ⛵️

Club RQ Yacht Racing isn’t just for performance keelboats—it’s a fantastic opportunity for all yachts to hit the water and sail the bay with a fleet of like-minded members. Plus, you can relax in the bar and compare notes afterward at the daily presentation! With our top-notch team of PHS handicappers, every boat has a shot at daily and season prizes!

If you’re new to RQ Yacht Racing, don’t hesitate to contact our team in the Sailing Office with any questions or to process your entry.

Don’t miss out—enter the 140th Season Club Yacht Racing today!

https://www.rqys.com.au/140th-sailing-season-rqyachtracing/

31/08/2024

🚨 Only ONE WEEK until the Club Foilers hit the water for the first official race of our 140th Sailing Season! 🚨
Foilers, don't leave it to the last minute — get your entries in NOW and let's make this season one to remember! ⛵️🏆

https://www.rqys.com.au/140th-season-club-foiling/

22/06/2024

21/06/2024

21/06/2024

A big shout out to Marksetbot Australia I Robotic Buoy for lending us a mark to trial as the start pin for the Brisbane to Keppel Tropical Yacht Race.

The mark performed perfectly and our volunteers were thrilled to avoid the tough job of pulling an anchor chain out of the deeper waters of the eastern course!

Your support made a significant difference to the ease of starting the race - thank you!

07/06/2024

Exciting news! The 2011 built Ker 40 yacht, Showdown, is making a return to again compete in the Brisbane to Keppel Tropical Yacht Race!

Skipper Drew Carruthers has dedicated countless hours to perfecting Showdown. Originally purchased as "Showtime" & with keel issues, Drew restored her to be fully race ready with a brand new lifting keel, which enabled Showdown to prove itself as once again able to take on open water racing, by competing in the 2023 Brisbane to Keppel Race finishing fourth across the line.

After another year of practice, we are sure the crew are eager to see if Showdown can beat their personal best set last year of 3 days, 2 hours, and 5 minutes.