RQYS Sailing Academy

Applications open for Whitworths Tackers Boat Program  & the new Green Fleet Boat Loan Program Australian Sailing is excited to announce applications for the Whitworths Tackers Boat Program and the new EziOpti Green Fleet Boat Loan Program are now open. 

The end of our Pre-States Coaching Clinic which went ahead with theory despite the breezy conditions. Thanks to coaches Adrian Finglas, Kate Baisden and Greg Kemp for delivering a great session despite the breeze.
A reminder to register now if you haven’t already for the state championships at Humpybong Yacht Club next weekend!

Sports Community offer a Club Support program where for just $60 per club, volunteers receive unlimited access to the training, information and support both they and their club need, whenever they need it.
With the Sports Community Club Support Program, your volunteers will have access to:
• State-specific Grant Writing Webinars
• More than 50 volunteer training webinars
• Over 600 pages of support resources, templates, and checklists
• Professional Growth Opportunities via Sports Community's PD Webinar Series
If you are interested read more by clicking this link:-https://sportscommunity.com.au/reach-your-goals-with-our-club-support-program/?inf_contact_key=e079f82a1eb6b36d6c58baa3e683aec616358d5485884e2f31e6019a0d26c8b0

The old days

Youth week has started

Youth week has started

Discover Sailing Day is approaching fast!

On the 26th October 2014; RQYS is hosting a 'Discover Sailing Day' where EVERYONE is invited to come on down and join in the fun.
From 9am to 12pm there will be a jumping castle, sausage sizzle, Elliott Rides, children's activities and much more!
Whether you are interested in sailing to power boating or membership to functions we will have something for you!

Big week coming up at RQYS and volunteers urgently required as follows:

Sat Oct 4th
Etchell State Championships: Crew for course laying boats
Club Racing: Crew Start/ Finish boats. Skipper/ course Layers for both courses/ crew for course laying boats
Radio / Ramp.

Sun Oct 5th
Etchell State Championships : Crew for course laying boats
University Match Racing : Skipper/ course layer, 2 x Umpires
Radio Operator

Monday Oct 5th
Etchell State Championships: Crew for course laying boats
Match Racing – Umpires
Radio Operator
Please note: No vacancies for start boat Match racing but believe there will be spectator boats available.

Please respond on Facebook or call Sylvia on 0422 747 580
Thank you for any assistance you can give.

Hey guys,
Todays Thursday Squad has been cancelled and tomorrows Friday Squad will also be cancelled due to the coach away sick.
Stay tuned for next week and happy sailing in the mean time.

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Race Infographics Did you know that our new boats weigh as much as 12 great white sharks?...

Australian sailing gurus

The old days

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Wow what a shot

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The 49er, 49erFX, Finn and Nacra 17 classes will wait no longer. It's time to go.

The number of athletes on the water will DOUBLE today at the Santander 2014 ISAF Sailing World Championships as the final four classes hold their first races! The pinnacle Olympic sailing event of 2014 is now in full swing. 900 boats, 1,250 sailors, 84 nations. This is as big as it gets.

- LIVE updates: www.twitter.com/ussailingteam
- Event website: http://www.santander2014.com/
- Results: http://www.sailing.org/events/isafworlds/results-santander2014.php
- GPS Tracking (RS:X only today): http://www.sailing.org/events/isafworlds/follow.php
- US Sailing Team September Update: http://ussailingteam.uberflip.com/i/379501

US Athletes in Santander:

49er Class:
- Fred Strammer and Zach Brown, US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider
- Brad Funk and Trevor Burd, US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider
- Thomas Barrows and Joe Morris, US Sailing Development Team
- Dane Wilson and Willie McBride

49erFX Class:
- Kristen Lane and Maggie Shea, US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider
- Genny Tulloch and Kathleen Tocke, US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider
- Debbie Capozzi and Molly Vandemoer, US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider
- Paris Henken and Helena Scutt, US Sailing Development Team

Nacra 17 Class:
- Robbie Daniel and Catherine Shanahan, US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider
- Sarah Newberry and John Casey, US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider
- Steph Hudson and Ian Andrewes
- Jeremy Wilmot and Louisa Chafee
- Katie Flood and Keenand Madewell
- Sarah Streater and Matthew Whitehead

Finn Class:
- Caleb Paine, US Sailing TeamSperry Sperry Top-Sider
- John Dane, US Sailing TeamSperry Top-Sider
- James Hunter

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kids out there that want to get to the top. Keeping working at it, it's never easy. Photo of me doing bow on Ranger the J class maxi worlds 2009

Even some old mates can foil

Queensland moth guru Steve Sherring showing us how

Great day on the bay at Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron

Wow

Sail boards going strong at Rqys