The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron is a Squadron (not a club which is reflected in its support for all things sailing) in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
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| Short name | RQYS |
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| Founded | 1885 |
| Location | Manly, Queensland, Australia |
| Website | www |
History edit
The Queensland Yacht Squadron was founded in 1885, received royal charter in 1902, and added Royal to its title in 1961.[1] Its members have competed at the Olympic Games since 1956.[2] In 1970 the club made the news for preventing its female sailors from attending a function hosted by the club and attended by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.[3] In 2006, the club's registration with Yachting Queensland was controversially suspended for a short period after the club failed to forward affiliation fees to the state governing body.[4][5]
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References edit
- ^ Bob Wonders (10 May 2007). "Powerboat-World profiles Royal Queensland". Sail World. Archived from the original on 30 July 2008. Retrieved 10 April 2009.
- ^ Christopher Murray (28 August 2009). "Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron's Opening Day". YACHTe. Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 10 April 2009.
- ^ John Hamilton (15 April 1970). "Main sailors only for the Duke's visit". The Age. Retrieved 10 April 2009.
- ^ Andrew Hamilton (20 October 2006). "Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Ousted". Sail World. Retrieved 10 April 2009.
- ^ Andrew Hamilton (23 October 2006). "Yachties ride out storm". Courier Mail. Retrieved 10 April 2009.
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