Friday, 28 May 2021

Fellow Members,

How could I start without singing the praises of all Members, Staff and Volunteers for the spectacular event on Sunday - Canaipa 30. I haven’t seen the final figures, however more than 400 very happy, inclusive and helpful people all pitched in to plan, prepare, execute and pack up the whole celebration. Many thanks to you all for making this a most memorable occasion. All I have heard since the event is “When can we do it again?” It seemed to be exactly what we all needed.

Thank you also to all those who have donated to the Canaipa Fund. We have had a flood of donations - the Long House Museum is a reality, which will display our proud history for generations to come. We still need more generous support to get this to completion, so please contact reception to arrange a tax deductable donation. As an aside, the Squadron Rum has been favourably received by the discerning Members - and is now available across the bar. Very few of the commemorative Bottles, hand signed and waxed, are still available. I hear a few were opened at Canaipa.

The Gill Queensland Youth Week is the next big event on the RQ sailing calendar, scheduled for 2 - 5 July. The Notice of Race is available now. There are two training camps on offer in the lead up to the event: The Talent Search Coaching Camp with Olympian and futures coach Brendan Casey, and the Green Fleet Camp, both being held on 30 June - 1 July.

Following this, on the 10 - 11 July, the Yachtshare Finn Queensland Championships will be held, with 50 of these amazing Olympic Dinghies expected to compete. Our own Jake Lilley, Australia’s representive at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics will be there - grab his autograph. Even your Commodore and Rear Commodore will be competing, although I believe I may be a significant distance away from our Jake!

We are also rapidly approaching the Club Marine Brisbane to Keppel and Brisbane to Hamilton Island Races, commencing on the 6th August. Early bird entries have been extended, so I suggest taking advantage of the reduced entry fees.

I would like to extend my sympathies on behalf of Squadron Members to the family of the recently passed Ron Perry. Ron was a Long-Term Member of the Club, having joined more than 60 years ago. A funeral service for Ron will be held at 12pm on Thursday 3 June at Sacred Heart Church, 50 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters.

Tonight is Junior Presentation evening. Congratulations to all our junior sailors on their achievements this year and we hope you enjoy your night of celebrations

It appears it will be a windy weekend so please stay safe on the water.

Your Commodore,
Captain Barry Cuneo

This year's Youth Week regatta is slated for 2 - 5 July. As always there are an abundance of Classes participating in the event include but are not limited to: Laser, Optimist, Sabot, 29er, 420, Flying 11, Nacra 15, Techno Windsurfer, and more!

NOTICE OF RACE AVAILABLE NOW

There will also be two Training Camps held in the lead up to the regatta, both being held on 30 June - 1 July: Talent Search Coaching Camp and a Green Fleet Camp. More details to be released in the coming weeks.

Thank you to everyone who has donated to the Canaipa Long House Project. We have had a flood of donations, particularly from the Canaipa 30th Anniversary Celebrations.

The amount received on the day adds an approximate $90,000 to the total which now sits at approximately $330,000, more than two thirds of goal of $500,000 which will cover both the Caretaker's Cottage and Long House.

The Long House Museum is now a certainty. It will display the proud history of RQYS for generations to come. More of your generous support to get this to completion is needed however, so please consider making a tax deductable donation.

Donations can be made through the ASF Donations Fund website linked below, or they can be made directly to the Club.

Friday, 18 June 2021

• Black Tie Dinner
• Flags Function Room
• 6:30pm for 7:00pm
• Cost: $78 per person which includes a three course dinner

Bookings essential to lynne@rqys.com.au - T: 3396 8666 - payment is required at the time of booking and cancellations made within 72 hours of the event are unable to be refunded. 

Rotary are always keen to assist those who would like to get involved but might have trouble meeting the required cost. Please contact President Chris Ellis via email to see if Rotary can help.

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 materials below.

DOWNLOAD FLYER

DOWNLOAD PAMPHLET

The Australian Sailing Regional Judge seminar is aimed at educating Australian Sailing members in the principles to be able to Chair a Protest Committee and deliver fair and consistent protest procedures. Regional Judges play an important role in sailing by enabling better quality decisions to be made on a consistent basis at club racing and local regattas.

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Marine Radio Moreton Bay also offer Marine Radio Licenses! For more information please contact Jack on 0419 675 180

• Black Tie Dinner
• Flags Function Room
• 6:30pm for 7:00pm
• Cost: $98 per person (includes pre-dinner drinks, a three course dinner and musical entertainment)

Bookings essential to Lynne@rqys.com.au - T: 3396 8666 - payment is required at the time of booking and cancellations made within 72 hours of the event are unable to be refunded. 

• Cruising and Navigation Recognition Dinner | 25 June
• 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

RQ Youth Squad sponsors Multihull Solutions & The Yacht Sales Co. are hosting a "Welcome to the Club" night on Friday 25 June, and invite all Squadron members to come have a drink and get to know the team. They will have several models of new yachts lining the VIP Jetty for Members to inspect, including boats from ILIAD, Fountaine Pajot, and Dufour. 

To mark your attendance for the event, please click on the button below and fill out the RSVP form at the bottom of the page.

Now that Hamilton Island is closed for bookings... interested in racing on the famous maxi yacht "Hammer of Queensland"? at Airlie Beach Race Week

“Sailing Adventures” will be campaigning “Hammer” at both ABRW & HIRW in August this year.

Hammer of Queensland is a 76-foot maxi yacht that is indeed a true Australian & Queensland yachting legend. Hammer was designed by Kel Steinman and owned and campaigned by Arthur Bloore.

In a celebrated history, Hammer successfully completed many ocean races within Australia. Throughout her racing career Hammer competed in most of the great blue water events and was best known for her five consecutive placings in the world-famous Sydney to Hobart race, including line honours in the 50th anniversary of the event.

Wins also include four, line honours wins in the iconic Brisbane to Gladstone race. Line honours win in the 1988 Sydney to Gold Coast yacht race.

Contact Brian Pozzey 0402892812 or brian@sailingadventures.com.au for details.

After a substantial effort from those celebrating Canaipa turning 30 with us on Sunday, no Beer Off The Wood was spared and as such, will not be available this Saturday!

A fresh supply will be delivered in time for next Saturday.

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)
137.9 c/pL - Member*
142.9 c/pL - Non-Member / Credit Card

PREMIUM UNLEADED (Zero Ethanol)
158.9 c/pL - Member*
163.9 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.