Friday, 26 March 2021

Good afternoon Members,

I hope everyone kept safe and (relatively) dry during the torrential rain that battered Brisbane in the last week. Fortunately, the sun has shown itself once again just in time for the weekend.

It is with sadness that I share with Members the recent passing of two well-known Members of the Squadron: Life Member Ged Glancy and Long-Term Member Peter Byrne. Both of these men contributed significantly to the Squadron and will be dearly missed by all. On behalf of the Squadron I extend our deepest sympathies to the families of Ged and Peter during this difficult time. A chronicle of their accomplishments as well as funeral details can be found further in the newsletter.

Well done to the 21 competitors in the Moreton Bay Multihull Regatta held over the weekend. Despite two abandoned races due to the torrential downpour, all enjoyed a solid few days of racing. Congratulations to the winners of each division.

Good luck to our Etchells sailors who are competing in the Brisbane Fleet Championships this weekend. Also this weekend, the Squadron’s annual Family Easter Fun Day is taking place this Sunday from 10 a.m. We are glad to be able to host the event once again after unfortunately missing out last year due to the global health crisis. We must not have been the only ones looking forward to the event as bookings for the day will have the Club at capacity with over 400 people and one Easter Bunny attending.

The Squadron has received numerous captivating photos in response to the competition. After deliberation from the selection committee, the deadline of the photo competition will be extended another few weeks to allow even more fantastic photos to go in the draw. We will also be featuring a selection of great photographs that have been submitted each week in the newsletter as you will see below. Whether they have been selected to go on the side of the building or not, all of these photographs deserve to be appreciated by our Members as they truly capture the unique and beautiful features of our Club, Sport, and our beautiful home on Moreton Bay. Please submit all photos to Lynne at lynne@rqys.com.au.

Sunshine is back after a lot of rain and we look forward to seeing you out on the Bay and around the Squadron this weekend.

Shawn Ket
General Manager

Stay tuned for further details to be released in the coming weeks.

We are seeking nominations for the following awards to be presented at the Yachtshare - Club Member of the Year & Volunteer Thank You Dinner on Friday 7 May. If you would like to nominate someone for one of these awards please complete the attached Member Recognition Nominee Form and return it to us by Tuesday 27 April.

• Yachtshare - Club Member of the Year
• Marine Sports Volunteer Award - The David Virgo Trophy
• Cruising and Navigation Volunteer Award
• Social Events Volunteer Award
• Member Facilities Volunteer Award
• Special Contributor Award

All Nominations for the Category Awards who are full members will also be considered for our Major Award - Club Member of the Year.

Club Member of the Year and Volunteer Nomination Details
Member Recognition Nominee Form

It brings us much sadness to advise that two members have passed away recently.

Life Member Ged Glancy
Awarded Life Membership in 2016, Ged Glancy, 80 years young and a member for 60 years, was also a dedicated sailor and active volunteer for over 35 years. Ged was a true sailor in every sense of the word until an injury had prevented him from continuing to sail competitively. Nonetheless, Ged wanted to continue his involvement in sailing. He became one of the Squadron’s leading volunteers and a favoured Ramp Marshall. On most weekends, Ged would happily usher sailors to and from the ramp as well as promptly maintain order in the storeroom from potentially messy hands and tangled ropes. The room is affectionately known as “Ged’s Shed” for this reason. Ged had taught many volunteers the assortment of duties and responsibilities required of them and how valuable being a volunteer was for both on-water and off-water events. His guidance and wisdom, in turn, encouraged many others to enjoy volunteering, as he did. Ged will be missed by many and it will be strange without him marshalling sailors on the ramp with a smile, hearing his voice over the VHF, or ensuring that the buoy shed is kept clean and prepared for the next sailing event, however we know he will be there in spirit. We send our deepest condolences out to Ged’ s wife Diane, son Michael and all the other members of his family through this difficult time.

Members are advised that the funeral service of Ged will be held at the Hemmant Cemetary Chapel on Wednesday 31 March 2021 at 10:30 a.m.

Long-Term Member Peter Byrne
Peter Byrne, a proud Squadron member for over 39 years (joined in 1982) sadly passed away on Friday the 19th March. Additionally, Peter was a Queensland Director of the Marina Industries Association who brought a wealth of knowledge not only as a boating customer, but as a valuable contributor in matters of finance, marketing and promotion of the Industry. Peter was also supportive of the Club in many ways, introducing many new members to the community over the years. Our sympathies go out to the entire Byrne family on the sad loss of a long standing and treasured Squadron member. 

The Twilight Match Racing Finals are on THIS AFTERNOON! Come down to the Club to watch the final 1-on-1 matches between the final four teams. Puma Pants and Baby Aramex will battle it out for the top spot, and Altercation and The Peanuts will battle it out for the bronze medal.

The Windeward Bound Trust and Rotary International have again joined together to continue their special leadership development program to celebrate 100 years of Rotary in Australia and its support for the development of Young Australians.

Beginning this July, on each 10 day voyage, 18 young Australians will join Captain Sarah Parry and her crew aboard the Internationally award winning Sail Training Brigantine, Windeward Bound, to voyage along the South and East coasts of our magnificent country.

Participation is open to Australian youth aged 14 - 17 with two voyages for 18 - 25 year olds, from all backgrounds and social structures. All are welcome, Windeward Bound is a totally inclusive program and our participants come from all genders, religions, nationalities, social structures and cultures. No sailing experience required.

Dates for Brisbane Voyages:

• VOYAGE 6: COFFS HARBOUR TO BRISBANE - 28 SEPTEMBER TO 6 OCTOBER
• VOYAGE 7: BRISBANE TO BUNDABERG - 18 OCTOBER TO 26 OCTOBER
• VOYAGE 8: BUNDABERG TO BRISBANE - 1 NOVEMBER TO 9 NOVEMBER
• VOYAGE 9: BRISBANE TO PORT STEPHENS - 15 NOVEMBER TO 23 NOVEMBER

For more information, please view the pamphlet below.

DOWNLOAD PAMPHLET

We are very pleased to update you on our program of major events for this year's sailing season in tropical and sub-tropical QLD. We have put together an exciting program from June to October that is sure to spark your interest! It covers everything from expedition cruising to high adrenaline racing all founded on our signature hospitality excellence.

Early June - CORAL SEA CAPERS
Early August - AIRLIE BEACH RACE WEEK
Mid August - HAMILTON ISLAND RACE WEEK
Early September - WHITSUNDAY CRUISING
Mid October - WHITSUNDAY RENDEZVOUS

Talk to us now to see what sort of adventure you can do. There is something for everyone.

Brian Pozzey
brian@sailingadventures.com.au | 0402 892 812

The Squadron is excited to welcome Vuly Play to the Club as a sponsor. Members may have noticed that the old, wooden children's playground has been removed from the area adjacent to the BBQ area. In its place now stands a brand-new set of equipment kindly provided by Vuly Play. Thanks to Vuly, many happy children are enjoying the new equipment as we speak.

Brisbane-based company, Vuly Play, has been at the forefront of outdoor play equipment for over a decade! Whilst offering a range of products from beach trolleys to trampolines, Vuly has pushed the limits of innovation, safety and fun!

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.

• Bribie Island Easter long weekend cruise - Mission Point | 2 - 5 April
• Anzac Day weekend - Little Ship Club | 24 - 25 April
• Days Gutter | 15 - 16 May
• Past Commodores Cup Navigation Event | 22 May
• Christmas in July Dinner Weekend | 3 July at Canaipa (Combined Power & Sail Cruising Groups event)
• Cruise North in Company (Combined Sail & Power Cruising) | Departing 17 July with around 30 boats heading North

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)
139.9 c/pL - Member*
144.9 c/pL - Non-Member / Credit Card

PREMIUM UNLEADED (Zero Ethanol)
149.9 c/pL - Member*
154.9 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.