Fellow members,
Blessed with the best weather anyone could wish for over the past week, it is not surprising that
those who ventured down the Bay witnessed a mass of boating faithful enjoying what we have on our doorstep.
With the combined cruising groups spending the weekend prior to Australia Day at Canaipa, the 80 people
were making the most of our great facilities. Kevin’s evening meal, breakfast cooked by the committees,
massive pool use, cricket and other activities... what more could we ask for? Apparently the Power Cruisers
continue to be undefeated in the cricket, so there is opportunity for more Sail Cruisers to step up to
the crease to break the record. Many more club members enjoyed Canaipa on Australia Day, prior to moving
to Horseshoe. Whether we are down the coast, at the Pin , Canaipa or Lucinda Bay, it is such a pleasure
to see so many of our Club Members on the water.
Back at RQYS, the traditional Australia
Day celebrations were a roaring success, with a large, COVID compliant contingent enjoying the day of
food and festivities.
Of particular note of congratulations this week is the awarding of
the Order of Australia Medal to PC Mike Tyquin for service to Sailing, the community and business. Well
done Mike, the award is truly deserved.
Windsurfers of the highest level of technology and
performance will flood to our Eastern Beach this weekend for the BrisVegas Windfoil Pro event. Currently
23 entries have registered. Weather predictions are for 10-15 knot sea breezes - a great sailing breeze.
We look forward to the resumption of Club Racing next weekend. Also starting next Friday afternoon
is the Twilight Match Racing Series sponsored by QMTS and Yachtshare. Twilight racing for the division
yachts has proven popular and we hope this encourages the same level of enthusiasm from our Off The Beach
sailors. Be sure to register now.
Safe Sailing and Boating.
Your Commodore
Captain Barry Cuneo
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Bar & Cafe Servery Closure - Safety Maintenance Works
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Safety maintenance works will
be carried out on the floor behind the counter of the RQ Bar & Café servery on Monday 8 and
Tuesday 9 February. The bar and café servery will be unable to operate on these two days and will
be closed during this time, reopening on Wednesday morning 10 February.
While this work is
being carried out we will operate the Bar & Café from the Girdis Room as per our normal trading
hours.
Thank you for your understanding while this work is being done and please accept our
apologies for any inconvenience caused.
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An adventurous young couple
sailing the world on a shoestring have their world turned upside down when their baby girl is born. Overcoming
constant challenges they build towards an exciting heyday, winning races, battling storms and dodging
pirates. A beautiful, happy, fast moving story of exotic travel, overcoming life’s constant challenges
and turning them into beautiful experiences.
For a more detailed
review by Nick Cameron, click
here.
Grab your copy of 'Windward to Fantasia', available now at reception.
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QMTS and Yachtshare Twilight Match Series
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ENTRIES CLOSING SOON!
RQYS will be hosting a Twilight Match Racing Series in just over
a weeks’ time, sponsored by QMTS and Yachtshare.
The series
will take place over five Fridays, with the first race on February 5. Briefings will be held at 2pm with
first warning at 3pm each of the Fridays. A final series will then be held with $1000 in cash prizes up
for grabs awarded between first, second and third. The series will only be accepting 10 entries.
NOR
and Entry Form available now
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Optimist State River Titles
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Last weekend the 2021 QLD Optimist
State River Titles was held. Congratulations to all our RQYS sailors who represented the Club. A special
mention to Archie Willey - 2nd place and Zane Taylor - 3rd in the Open/Intermediate and in Green Fleet
Guilliaume Lacroix - 1st and Max Lewis - 3rd place.
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This week Gumdale State School
welcomed their new fleet of Hansa 2.3 dinghies to RQYS. A couple of members of the Sailing Academy and
staff of GSS had a sail on Wednesday and we look forward to the students testing them out in the near
future.
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Renowned author, rules expert,
and Olympic coach Dave Perry is hosting a four-session webinar course in advanced tactics and decision
making. In the webinar you will learn tactical positioning across the fleet, how to attack and defend
in one-on-one battles, and more.
The first session starts 8 February at 7:30 EST. REGISTER
NOW
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Safety @ Sea Survival Course
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Queensland Marine Training Services
(QMTS) are running a Safety @ Sea survival course on the 20 - 21 February 2021.
This course, while not YA Accredited, is a great course and recommended to those wanting to venture
into Ocean Racing.
Price is $550.00, to book contact QMTS at info@qmts.edu.au
or call 3186 6930
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Date: 27/01/2021
Number
of Boats: 46
Wind: E-ENE 10 KNTS
Coming Up: SS
Race 6 - next week
A good afternoon turned into a great afternoon
with a large fleet turning up to be challenged by the course. With a good, consistent easterly, a beat
to Hope Banks put everybody in the competitive mood...
READ
MORE
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20 - 21 March 2021
Start Skippering
6 - 9 April 2021
Start Crewing & Helming
VIEW
ALL COURSES
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29 - 31 January 2021
BrisVegas Windfoil
Pro & State of Origin
Friday 5 February
QMTS Twilight Match Series
Saturday 6 February
OTB & Etchells Club Racing
Sunday
7 February
Division Yachts Passage R5
Schools Fleet Racing 1/3
VIEW
SAILING PROGRAM
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Myora Cup Navigation Event
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ENTER NOW
The first navigation event for 2021, the Myora Cup Navigation Event,
will be taking place on Saturday 6 March 2021. Program
of Event & Entry Form available now.
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SAVE THE DATE - 13 &
14 Feb
Mark the date in your calendars, the Power Cruising
Group is taking an overnight weekend cruise to Scarborough. More information to be released soon, in the
interim please contact powercruising@rqys.com.au to register
your interest.
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PCG Cruise North in Company
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Departing 17 July 2021
An overview and information evening regarding the Cruise North in
Company event planned for later this year will be held in the RQYS auditorium from 7pm on Friday, 22 January
2021. We hope to see many of you there.
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Moreton Bay Research Cruise
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20 - 21 February 2021
Past Chairs Rosalie and Peter (Congo) will be the cruise captains
for an educational cruise to the Moreton Bay Research Station in February - the dates are in your diaries
already if you subscribe to the RQCG calendars - and more information will be coming out soon.
This was originally planned for earlier this year but was deferred due to COVID-19 so let Peter
Shephard and Rosalie Dolan know you’re planning to come by sending them an email: rqsailcruisinggroup@gmail.com
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27 - 28 March 2021
Barbie and Quentin Granger (Lalipanzi) will be our Cruise Captains
for a weekend with an African theme and charades! Promises to be another great cruise - and as always
the dates are in your calendar - will update the destination and circulate a flier closer to the date
but pencil it in now to plan! Let them know of your availability: rqsailcruisinggroup@gmail.com
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RQ Youth Squad Back to Training
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After a well deserved holiday
break, the DeMartini Fletcher RQ Youth Squad returns to training next Saturday, 6 February. They're in
for another 8 weeks of training for the remainder of the Sailing Season and we thank DeMartini Fletcher
for supporting our youth sailors as the Youth Squad sponsor.
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Club sponsors are welcome to
submit ads for placement in the Sponsors Corner at no cost! For more information please contact Lynne
via lynne@rqys.com.au.
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RQYS Fuel Prices are subject to regular fluctuation. To ensure you have the most up-to-date prices
please see our website HERE.
DIESEL
(Ultra low Sulphur Diesel)
127.9 c/pL - Member*
132.9 c/pL - Non-Member / Credit Card
PREMIUM UNLEADED (Zero Ethanol)
155.9 c/pL - Member*
160.9 c/pL - Non-Member
/ Credit Card
MEMBER BULK DISCOUNT - applied only when settled using Member Card
Charge
500 - 999L bulk discount = 2.5 cents per litre!
1000L+ bulk discount = 5 cents
per litre!
*Conditions Apply: Discounts are only available
when charged to a member account that has been authorised for fuel purchases.
*To arrange for fuel
purchases to be activated on your member card please call the Administration Office on 3396 8666.
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Limited Berth Availability!
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A 17-metre berth has recently
become available for rent and is one of the last available in the marina!
Contact the Marina Office on 3393 3554 or via marinaadmin@rqys.com.au
and secure it for your vessel today.
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The Marina Office would like
to get in contact with the owners of these bikes. If they are unable to determine the owners in the next
two weeks they will be removed from the grounds.
3393 3554 or
marinaadmin@rqys.com.au.
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The Marina Office is requesting that owners of the kayaks
pictured above please contact them on 3393 3554 or at marinaadmin@rqys.com.au.
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The Marina Office are seeking
to contact the owner’s of the vessels pictured below. If you own, or know who owns these boats,
please contact the Marina Office on 3393 3554 or via marinaadmin@rqys.com.au.
Owners are advised that if these vessels are not claimed
in the next week they will be sold.
CLICK
HERE TO VIEW BOATS
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NEW HARDSTAND SPACES BEING
BUILT!
The Marina is building new hardstand spaces which will
be available from 2 February 2021. Secure one of the last hardstand spaces at RQYS for your vessel by
contacting the Marina Office on 3393 3554 or marinaadmin@rqys.com.au.
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Unwanted Pushbikes for Canaipa
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The Squadron is wanting to acquire
pushbikes for use around Canaipa. If you have a pushbike you no longer use or want, please contact the
Marina Office on 3393 3554 or email marinaadmin@rqys.com.au.
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Members storing their dinghies
in hardstand areas, if you have not already done so, please contact the Marina Office to register your
vessel. 3393 3554 or marinaadmin@rqys.com.au
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