Sailing club

Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron

Manly, QLD

Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron is listed by YouSail as a Yacht Club (mixed) in Manly, QLD. Its listed boat classes include Yacht Club (mixed). Check the club directly for current programs, facilities and membership details.

Yacht Club (mixed)
Junior learning listed
Queensland (Brisbane / Moreton Bay)

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YouSail data imported 17 Oct 2026.

578 Royal Esplanade, Manly QLD 4179, Australia

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Location guide

Where to find Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron

Listed address: 578 Royal Esplanade, Manly QLD 4179, Australia, Manly, QLD, 4179, Australia

Sailing region: Queensland (Brisbane / Moreton Bay)

Club racing, training and storage may use a different gate, beach or launching area. Confirm the meeting point with the club before travelling.

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Sailing waters

The Squadron sails on Moreton Bay from its Manly base and describes its waters as Brisbane’s eastern Bayside and Moreton Bay. RQYS also operates a secondary site at Canaipa Point on Russell Island in southern Moreton Bay. (This description is contextual and not navigation advice.)

Club details, boat categories and facilities

A broad category such as “Dinghy” or “Yacht Club” does not confirm specific active fleets. An affiliation season is shown as supplied by YouSail; an older season does not establish current affiliation.

Region: Queensland (Brisbane / Moreton Bay)
Club type: Yacht Club (mixed)
Australian Sailing affiliation reported by YouSail: Affiliated · 2025-26
Boat or club category reported by YouSail: Yacht Club (mixed)
Kids learn to sail: Available
Membership applications: Yes
Clubhouse: Yes
Organised racing: Yes
Social sailing: Yes
Accessibility information: Not verified
Boat storage: Not verified
Launching facilities: Not verified
Bar or restaurant: Not verified

Club activities and services

Sailing club

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Training and sailing programs

RQYS Sailing Academy delivers a broad range of accredited learn-to-sail and boating courses for juniors, youth and adults. Programs explicitly listed on the Academy include junior Tackers (Sail and Play) for younger children, Learn 2 Sail / Start Sailing 1 & 2 for teens and adults, dinghy and keelboat courses, powerboat handling and Safety Boat Operator training, performance coaching, Green Fleet and Youth Squad training, school sailing partnerships and holiday camps. The Academy states it is an Australian Sailing Discover Sailing Centre and runs term programs and weekend clinics throughout the year.

Club history

RQYS traces its origins to 1885 when a group formed the Brisbane Sailing Club. The club later became the Queensland Yacht Club and was granted permission to fly the Blue Ensign in 1894. In 1902 the title ‘Royal’ was bestowed, and in 1961 the name changed to Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron; it was incorporated as a company in 1991. The Squadron has a long record of supporting junior development, club racing and major regattas hosted on Moreton Bay.

Details to confirm with Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron

YouSail has not confirmed the following fields. This does not mean the facility is unavailable.

Accessibility information
Boat storage
Launching facilities
Bar or restaurant

Include the relevant questions in your enquiry and ask for the current arrangement for your boat, dates and access needs.

Membership and visiting requirements

Use Manly as the starting point for your travel check. Confirm the actual meeting point for your intended activity; it may differ from the club’s postal address. Include preparation and pack-up when comparing the journey with other clubs.

YouSail records the boat or club category as Yacht Club (mixed). Ask which are currently active on the day you can attend, whether there is a suitable learner or crew pathway, and what equipment you would need.

Use the first-enquiry template to get a clear reply, then take the visit scorecard to compare boat access, the calendar and the complete joining arrangement.

Planning a visit to Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron

How do I arrange a first visit to Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron?

Contact Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron through its current official contact details and describe your experience, dates and intended activity. Ask for the meeting point, equipment arrangements and the next suitable session in Manly, QLD. A directory listing does not confirm a booking.

Are beginner lessons and boat access confirmed at Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron?

The YouSail record describes junior learning as: Available. Confirm the current intake, age requirements and equipment directly. Adult lessons and general club-boat access are separate questions.

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