Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron

10/09/2026

It was another great Saturday on the water! ⛵️

Our weekly Off The Beach sailing delivered plenty of action, great racing and even better conditions! We love seeing the fleet out there making the most of another beautiful day on the bay.

The gallery is now live on the RQYS website so make sure you head there and try to spot yourselves amongst the action 📸https://www.rqys.com.au/gallery-off-the-beach-5th-september/ 🔗

A big thank you to our season sponsors, The Keepers Club and Bayside Optometry, for their fantastic support of our OTB sailing!

Enjoy 10% off frames & sunglasses when you present your RQYS Membership at Bayside Optometry as well as 10% off any premium UPF50+ sun-safe shirts for adults and kids using the code RQYS10 when shopping at The Keepers Club!

10/09/2026

Happy (almost) Friday! It's time to unwind at the RQYS Bistro to the tunes of Hayden John from 5pm 🎶 Book your table now at the link below🔗

https://www.rqys.com.au/dining/

10/09/2026

A huge congratulations to RQYS sailor Frances Beebe on claiming her first-ever Open Worlds race win at the 2026 ILCA 6 Women’s World Championships! ⛵️👏

An incredible achievement on the world stage and a very proud moment for RQ.

Congratulations Frances! 💙

10/09/2026

Our valued sponsor Paper Sailors Rock is hosting its next Safety & Sea Survival Course right here at RQYS on October 10th.

This is a fantastic opportunity, for both racing and cruising sailors alike, to build essential safety skills and confidence at sea. We’re proud to have Paper Sailors Rock as part of the RQYS community! 💙

Learn essential safety and sea survival skills for offshore sailing, including emergency procedures and personal safety techniques.

09/09/2026

The Father’s Day Breakfast gallery is now live! 💙📸

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a wonderful morning celebrating the dads, grandads and special people in our lives.

Head to the RQYS website to check out all the photos and see if you can spot yourself: https://www.rqys.com.au/gallery-fathers-day-2026/ 🔗

08/09/2026

There’s plenty happening at RQYS this September! ⛵ From weekly racing and youth sailing to cruising, foiling, windsurfing and more, the calendar is packed.

But we have to admit… 52nd Street Music: The Music of Billy Joel might just be the highlight! 🎹🎶

Save the dates and check out the RQYS calendar for all the details: https://www.rqys.com.au/calendar/ 🔗

07/09/2026

Our new $21 Mid-Week Specials are here! 🍽️

Starting today, Tuesday September 8th, enjoy a selection of Club favourites for just $21, available Tuesday–Thursday from 11:30am to 1:30pm and 5pm to 7pm only.

Choose from 200g Rump Steak, Chef’s Pie of the Week, Chicken Schnitzel, Salt & Pepper Squid, Roast of the Day or a Chicken Caesar Salad.

The perfect excuse for a mid-week lunch or dinner at RQYS! ⛵

🔗 Book your table now: https://www.rqys.com.au/dining/

07/09/2026

Make sure you check out our Opening Day photo gallery! ⛵📸 Relive all the highlights and see if you can spot yourself in the action.

Head to the Image Gallery on the RQYS website to view all the photos: https://www.rqys.com.au/gallery-opening-day-of-the-142nd-sailing-season/

03/09/2026

Another reshare from NauticEd - International Sailing & Powerboating Education ⛵️ Before taking off in your vessel - it's so important to check the weather. But weather apps don't always get it right! 🌧️ Learning what different clouds mean, might save you from ending up in a dangerous situation.

02/09/2026

ICYMI: Have you secured your table for our Father's Day Buffet Breakfast at the RQYS Bistro? 🥓

With three designated sitting times at 8am, 8:30am and 9:30am, our early worms can get the day started with a delightful spread of bacon, eggs and all the warm brekky faves as well as an array of fresh, tropical fruits and muffins and cakes for the sweet tooths! 🍉 Or, let dad have a sleep in and join us at 9:30am - our chefs will be hard as work keeping all that delicious brekky coming out fresh all morning! 💙

Spaces are filling quick - so made sure you secure your table before it's too late!

🗓️ Sunday, September 6th
⏰️ 8am, 8:30am & 9:30am
📍 RQYS Bistro, Manly

Book now: https://www.rqys.com.au/event/fathers-day-at-rqys-bistro/ 🔗