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SUMMARY:Treasures from the Bilge - Carboot Sale
DESCRIPTION:Ahoy!  Come along to RQYS on Saturday\, 8th November to sell your boating bits and bobs at our inaugural carboot sale!  For just $30\, you are invited to book a car space and a folding chair to display your nautical items for sale to the General Public during the Get Onboard Boat Expo. \nEach vendor will be allocated one car space in the Member’s Carpark\, to park nose-in and fling open their car boot to display items for sale. The vendor is also allowed a strict\, 1-meter-square zone at the rear of their car to display items or set up a small table and chair. \nRunning from 9-11am\, why not book a spot and use this opportunity to clear the garage of old chandlery and boating items you no longer use!? \nRules for Vendors: \n\nAll vendors must be pre-registered and have paid here for their stall fee\nVendors must display their event registration ticket (emailed on completion of payment) on the left-rear window of their car\nAll items for sale must be transported in the car being used\, and fit within the boot of that car\nNo large or heavy items should be offered for sale.  There will be no trolleys available on the day to transport items to purchaser’s vehicles.\nVendor spots are open to RQYS Members only (visitation is open to the public)\nWe recommend items be labelled with pricing prior to arrival\nWe recommend bringing a chair\, hat and water bottle for the duration of the carboot sale\n\nGet busy\, gain brownie-points from your better half for cleaning out the garage and see you there! \n*Limited carspaces available.  First in\, first served. \n*Don’t have a car? Contact events@rqys.com.au for alternatives
URL:https://staging.rqys.com.au/event/treasures-from-the-bilge-carboot-sale/
LOCATION:Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron\, 578 ROYAL ESP\, MANLY QLD 4179\, MANLY\, QLD\, 4179\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Youth Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Join the Youth Advisory Sub-Committee for its inaugural networking event\, on Friday 7th November from 6pm in the Flags Room. \nJoin the Youth Advisory Sub Committee (YASC) for an evening of networking with marine Industry professionals. Take time to hear how you can turn your love of racing into a professional sailing career through industry trades and discuss future sailing opportunities with other young members. The YASC would later like to open the floor to discuss your ideas on how you think the experience at RQYS could be innovated to the best it can be for young members now and into the future. This is your opportunity to mix and mingle with the younger members of RQYS and share your thoughts on what is required to make RQ the best it can be to attract Youth as members – both the sailing kind and social kind! \nDoors Open 1800 \nIndustry Talks 1830 \nOpen Floor Networking to follow \nFeatured during this event will be a special panel presentation from three special guests – each sharing their story of how sailing led them into their successful careers in the industry.  Not everyone wants to go on to become a professional athlete\, so what other options are there to combine passion with career? \nTHE SPEAKERS \n\nChris Anderson – Rope Solutions.  Chris started his sailing journey in 125s\, 420s\, Cherubs and 16 foot Skiffs before moving into Etchells and competing in two world championships.  Later\, Chris moved into offshore sailing and has been part of the Blackjack sailing team from 2011 to 2024 and competed in nine Sydney to Hobart races and 15 Brisbane to Gladstone regattas.  He has also been fortunate to compete in several regattas in Europe – most recently the Rolex Giraglia\, Palermo to Monte Carlo and Rolex Middle Sea Race.\n\n\nBen Kelly – North Sails.  Ben highlights winning 14 Multihull OMR Nationals on 6 different boats\, racing 505 and F18 catamaran world titles. Being Bowman on the monohull classic “Wraith of Odin” has been a highlight of his sailing career while also competing in three Syndey to Hobart Yacht Races. Ben was a co-designer and builder of his own 9m trimaran ‘El Toro’ which he races in and around Moreton Bay.\n\nOn the work-front\, Ben completed his sailmaking apprenticeship in 1999\, bought his own sail making business in 2004 but went on to a position at North Sails. At Norths\, Ben went on to become the Asia-Pacific Multihull sail specialist and has recently become the Global Multihull Market Segment Leader for North Sails. In the OTB monohull space\, Ben was previously involved with the sail design for 49er and 49erFX 3Di Olympic-class sails \n\nMelanie Peasey – 27 South Ocean Training.  Melanie started sailing Sabots on the Brisbane River at Oxley Sailing Club at a young age\, then sailing 420’s at RQYS in her teens.  Coming home at 19 after working on the Isle of Wight as a sailing instructor she graduated to sailing ‘big boats’ and has now competed in most of the East Coast of Australia’s offshore races. She was proud to have competed in her 3rd Sydney to Hobart yacht race last year. She divides her time between offshore or racing dinghies most weekends.Melanie has never been far from boats in general\, spending most of her life working in and around the industry; ships chandleries\, sailing schools\, a maritime college and now with Australian Sailing\, as the Safety\, Rules and Ratings Officer. Melanie also co-owns a Sea Safety and Survival center with best friend Stacey Jackson.\n\nBar will be open so please join us after training.  Please RSVP below so we can expect you!
URL:https://staging.rqys.com.au/event/youth-networking-event/
LOCATION:Flags Function Room\, Cavill Building\, 578 Royal Esplanade\, Manly\, QLD\, 4179\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Social,Special Event,Youth Squad
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SUMMARY:Get Onboard Boat Expo - Summer Edition
DESCRIPTION:RSVP your attendance below and go in the draw to win our Lucky Door Prize on the day! \n\nIn partnership with Yachtshare\, the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron invites the public to the upcoming Summer Get Onboard Expo (GOBE). Our second event for 2025\, we have seen the Get Onboard Boat Expo grow from strength to strength since its inception in 2024 to become Brisbane’s only boat show. Review this article following the Winter event held last June. \nHeld on the prestigious grounds of Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron\, the Get Onboard Boat Expo – Summer Edition\, is primarily focused on smaller watercraft and on-land displays ranging from Kayaks to Trailer Boats\, Windsurfers and Inflatables.   Also enjoy on-water displays from Freedom Boat Club\, Yachtshare and The Yacht Sales Co with a range of cruising and racing yachts. \nThis free public event celebrates the boating and marine lifestyle\, providing an excellent platform to connect with boating enthusiasts and water lovers everywhere!  Also being held during the Boat Expo\, our Treasures from the Bilge Carboot Sale is the place to buy and sell your unwanted boating bits and bobs – from fenders to anchors\, rope to boating books – it’s time to empty your garage of all those boating bits and fill your carboot with items for sale to the General Public. \nWith loads more in-store for the Boat Expo\, including displays\, racing\, marina jobs presentation\, live entertainment and plenty more\, you can’t afford to miss this free event at Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron. \nWhen: Friday 7th November 2025 from 3pm to 7pm and Saturday 8th November from 10am to 5pm \nCost: FREE \nSpecial Events: \n\n\n\n\n\nTreasures from the Bilge carboot sale. Held in the Member’s carpark on Saturday 8th November from 9am to 11am.\nBIA Careers in the Marine Industry – panel discussion.   Hear from our guest panellists on how they got into their varied roles in the marine industry – from CEO to Podcaster to Trades the options are limitless!  Held in the RQYS Auditorium on Saturday 8th November from 2-3pm.  Free tickets below.\nYouth Committee Networking Evening.  Come and meet the Youth of RQYS and at the same time\, hear from sailors who have chosen a path away from competitive sailing but embracing their passion in the sport.   Held in the Flags Room on Friday 7th November at 6:30pm.\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP your attendance now and go in the draw to win our Lucky Door Prize on the day! \n \n  \n  \nInterested in exhibiting at the Get Onboard Boat Expo?  Please complete the expression of interest form HERE prior to October 19th 2025.
URL:https://staging.rqys.com.au/event/get-onboard-boat-expo-summer-edition/
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Cup Champagne & Rosé Luncheon 2025
DESCRIPTION:Melbourne Cup Champagne & Rosé Luncheon 2025\nDust off your fascinators and suits! Melbourne Cup 2025 will be an unforgettable afternoon filled with glamour\, excitement\, and\, of course\, the race that stops the nation! \nJoin us for our Melbourne Cup lunch and indulge in a sumptuous three-course meal crafted by RQYS’s head chef\, paired with a 3 hour drinks package. As we tune in to the race we’ve all gathered for\, enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with stylish décor and thrilling sweepstakes. Dress to impress in your best racing attire\, celebrate this iconic event with friends and family\, and experience the thrill of the Melbourne Cup in style! \nDate | Tuesday\, 4th November 2025 \nTime | 12:00 PM to 3:00 \nInclusions | 3 course set lunch & 3 hour drink package \nThe Menu \nMains to Share \nCaviar bump and champagne on arrival  \nPrawn and crab with avocado crème fraiche puree\, sesame wafers  \nGrilled Wagyu rump cap\, Tuscan Kale\, sauce charcuterie   \nSides  \nPotato foam\, iceberg lettuce salad and soft herbs    \nPassion fruit curd\, kaffir spiked coconut foam\, coconut crisp  \nVegetarian option   \nAvocado and crème fraiche puree\, eggplant caviar\, sesame wafers  \nGnocchi\, pumpkin puree\, sage butter\, gorgonzola foam  \nPassion fruit curd\, kaffir spiked coconut foam\, coconut crisp 
URL:https://staging.rqys.com.au/event/melbourne-cup-champagne-luncheon-2025-2/
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SUMMARY:Canaipa Party! Member's Day 2nd November 2025
DESCRIPTION:If you STILL haven’t been to Canaipa\, this is your chance!  All RQYS Members are invited to attend our annual Canaipa party on Sunday 2 November 2025.   We’ve booked a private ferry from RQYS for those of you who prefer not to boat themselves\, so there is no excuse to miss this day at our jewel-in-the-crown for a day of sunshine\, tunes and BBQ Burgers for only $10.  We’re even bringing Coffin Bay oysters to purchase for the bargain price of $3 each (island price!). \nBring the family and get ready to meet your fellow RQYS Members at this special annual event. Why not take the boat over on Saturday and make a weekend of it? \nRSVP below now – don’t miss this one!  Want to charge the ferry tickets to your Member Account? Call Reception for the coupon code to enter during the checkout process.
URL:https://staging.rqys.com.au/event/canaipa-rocks-members-day-2025/
LOCATION:Canaipa\, 188 Canaipa Point Drive\, Russell Island\, Queensland\, 4184\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Social,Special Event
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