RQYS MAINSHEET 2023

Marina Manager’s report

A year of high capacity and high demand Marina, boatyard and hardstand facilities are at near-100% occupancy levels, with more works in the pipeline.

“I have now been fortunate enough to have worked at RQYS for six years,” notes Glen Scott, “and during this time I have enjoyed meeting and working with so many of the Members that share the goal of making this Marina a home, a great workplace and an excellent sporting arena.”

In addition, new kerbing was laid around the Flagship Drive intersection and the edges of Rigging Lawns 1 and 2 on the main ramp driveway and, despite the long dry spell through winter, Shane and Tony have worked hard to keep the precinct gardens and grounds in tip-top condition.

We are quickly approaching the end of 2023 and it has been another successful year for the Squadron. There are some very exciting projects starting in the next 12 months to enhance the facilities we have at RQYS, such as: n Bar renovation — a refurbishment of the Bar and Bistro is in the final stages of planning n Boardwalk — replacement and enhancement of the timbers n Canaipa Long House — the much-anticipated project has begun … and, naturally, there are always small projects underway. Around the Squadron precinct you cannot help but notice the huge (and now very green after recent rains) improvement in our prime rigging lawns, especially the re-contoured and returfed Lawn 2 by the Marina Office building.

Marina

Just as in 2022, this year we have seen the marina running at near-full capacity. With 597 wet berths, marina operations and management are our key focus and maintaining the asset in optimal condition is a priority. We regularly conduct pile testing to ensure they remain stable and enables us to plan ahead for replacement when necessary.

Mainsheet 2023

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