Events
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What’s On @ the Academy 2026
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The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Waitlist/EOI
KEELBOAT - Start Crewing and Start Helming - 12,19,26th Jun, 10 Jul, 2026 (Consecutive Fridays)
Closed
Sold out
Fri 12 Jun 2026 09:00 - Fri 10 Jul 2026 16:00
The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Learn 2 Sail: Adult (16+ Years)
GILL QLD Youth Week Support / Coach Boat Registration (2026)
Closed
Thu 09 Jul 2026 08:00 - Sun 12 Jul 2026 15:30
The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Regattas and Racing
Gill Youth Week - Regatta Support
Thu 09 Jul 2026 09:00 - Sun 12 Jul 2026 16:00
The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Coaching: Regatta Support
Green Fleet Quest - Term 3, 2026
18th July to 12th September 2026 - 0830 - 1130hrs (excluding 29th August)
The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Coaching: Youth Squad/Green Fleet
RQ Youth Squad - Term 3 2026
18th July to 12th September 2026 (excluding 29th/30th August)
The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Coaching: Youth Squad/Green Fleet
KEELBOAT - Start Crewing and Start Helming - 18-19 & 25-26 July 2026, 0900 - 1600hrs
REGISTRATIONS OPEN 15 JUNE 0900hrs
The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Learn 2 Sail: Adult (16+ Years)
RQ Youth Adventure - Term 3 2026
18th July to 12th September 2026 - 1300 - 1600hrs (excluding 29th August)
The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Learn 2 Sail: Youth (12 - 17 Years)
Green Fleet Opti - Term 3, 2026
Sunday sessions - 0830-1130 - 19th July to 13th September, 2026 (excl. 30th Aug)
The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Coaching: Youth Squad/Green Fleet
DINGHY - Adult Start Sailing 1 & 2: 2, 9, 16, 23 August 2026
Sun 02 Aug 2026 08:00 - Sun 23 Aug 2026 12:00
The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Learn 2 Sail: Adult (16+ Years)
RQ Sail & Social - August2026
Fri 07 Aug 2026 15:00 - 18:00
The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Other Programs: Young Adult (18 - 30 years old)
KEELBOAT - Start Skippering (Full Weekend) 8th & 9th August, 2026
Sold out
REGISTRATIONS OPEN 4 JULY at 0900 hrs
The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Learn 2 Sail: Adult (16+ Years)
Safety Boat Operator - 9th August 2026, 0800 - 1600 hrs
REGISTRATIONS OPEN NOW!
The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Learn 2 Sail: Powerboat Courses
KEELBOAT - Start Crewing and Start Helming - 15-16 & 22-23 August 2026, 0900 - 1600hrs
Not open
Closed
REGISTRATIONS OPEN 15 JULY 0900hrs
The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Learn 2 Sail: Adult (16+ Years)
Powerboat Handling 30th August 2026, 0800 - 1600
REGISTRATIONS OPEN NOW!
The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Learn 2 Sail: Powerboat Courses
KEELBOAT - Start Crewing and Start Helming - 4,11,18,25th Sep, 2026 (Consecutive Fridays)
Not open
Closed
REGISTRATIONS OPEN 15 JULY 0900hrs
The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Learn 2 Sail: Adult (16+ Years)
KEELBOAT - Start Crewing and Start Helming - 5-6 & 12-13 September 2026, 0900 - 1600hrs
Not open
Closed
REGISTRATIONS OPEN 5 AUGUST 0900hrs
The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Learn 2 Sail: Adult (16+ Years)
Start Windsurfing: 29th September - 2nd October 2026, 0830 -1200hrs
Not open
REGISTRATIONS OPEN: 21st July 2026 0900hrs
The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Learn 2 Sail: Youth (12 - 17 Years)
Tackers 1 - Having Fun - 29th Sep - 2nd Oct 2026, 0900 - 1500 hrs
Not open
REGISTRATIONS OPEN: 21st July 2026 0900 hrs
The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Learn 2 Sail: Junior (7- 12 Years)
Tackers 2 - Tricks and Techniques - 29th Sep - 2nd Oct 2026, 0900 - 1500 hrs
Not open
REGISTRATIONS OPEN: 21st July 2026 0900 hrs
The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Learn 2 Sail: Junior (7- 12 Years)