RQYS MAINSHEET 2025

RQYS 2050

In particular, Members strongly supported:  A Clubhouse that connects directly with the Bay  Safe, convenient dinghy access;  Elevated Member experience with new wellness, childcare, and accommodation facilities;  A ‘sailing excellence centre’ for training and elite performance;  Smarter use of space with vertical integration of marine services;  Public realm improvements to benefit the wider community; and  Consideration of high-end residential and commercial opportunities to support youth sailing. The RQYS Master Plan will now progress through further consultation with Members, community stakeholders, and government authorities before an agreed outcome is finalised. Once complete, it will establish a clear pathway to deliver growth, world-class facilities, and a vibrant legacy for RQYS and the Manly community. This process positions RQYS not only as a premier sailing institution but also as a key local driver of community, environmental, and economic value. By aligning Member needs with bold ambitions, the Squadron is not only shaping the future of sailing but also creating a vibrant, inclusive destination for generations to come — a bold new chapter indeed in our 140-year story. n

Developing the plan to this point, with the aim of its completion by the end of this year, has kept four central objectives as its focus: 1 People – Keeping Members at the heart of every decision by enhancing facilities and experiences; 2 Boats – Establishing ‘Regatta Central’ and improving access to the water with safe dinghy and sailboard facilities; 3 Place – Reconnecting the Clubhouse to the Bay, enhancing rigging lawns and activating new spaces for social and wellness activities; and 4 Legacy – Leaving a lasting impact through environmental stewardship, community integration, and sustainable growth. To unlock this vision, the Master Plan has to also factor how it will significantly expand berth capacity by potentially reclaiming more land, while protecting natural habitats and providing public benefit.

Engagement Day feedback revealed strong support for options with a prominent, accessible Clubhouse integrating sailing, rigging lawns, and community facilities.

Commodore Curtis Skinner with the State MP for Lytton, Joan Pease, at our Champagne Brunch Master Plan Community Engagement Day on 17 May in the Girdis Room.

Mainsheet 2025

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