The Flag Officers and Sailing Committee of the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron cordially invite your skippers and crews to join the competition and camaraderie!

Brisbane Race Week showcases its signature array of diverse race formats over a festive five days from 2-7 May 2025. With three divisions, the regatta caters for thoroughbred racing yachts, cruising monohulls and multihulls.

Friday 2 May 2025: Formula 1 qualifying with "hot laps" around Green Island. Competing yachts will have a three-hour window to complete as many laps as they can and can choose to circumnavigate the island in any direction.
    
Mexican fiesta welcome function | Girdis Room, RQYS | 6pm

Saturday & Sunday 3-4 May 2025: Saturday and Sunday will up the ante with short races east of Green Island. The handcrafted courses will put crews to the test, utilising the recently installed recreational racing marks. 
    
Saturday | Live entertainment and menu specials | RQYS Bistro | 6pm
Sunday | Country and Western Night | Wynnum Manly Yacht Club | 6pm

Monday 5 May 2025: On Monday's Labour Day public holiday, a long passage race will see yachts stretch their legs with Moreton Island and Brisbane City as idyllic backdrops.   
    
Making Waves Monday | Burgers, Beer and Bingo | RQYS Bistro | 6pm
Raising money and awareness for our charity partner Making Waves

Tuesday 6 May 2025: The lay day on Tuesday affords crews a day onshore to recover, catch up on work, or chill out at the clubhouse and prepare their yachts for the grand finale on Wednesday.
    
Evening at leisure

Wednesday 7 May 2025: The mother of all pursuit races takes place on the regatta's final day. With handicaps and start times already decided, it's a winner-take-all battle, with the first boat across the line winning the race.
     
Grand Finale Presentation | RQYS Bistro | 5pm

In addition to the on-water action, a host of onshore events and activities are planned with a festival-like atmosphere to allow the crews to enjoy the hospitality of Brisbane's Bayside with family and friends. We welcome the inclusion and participation of yachts from your club - register now!

Words and Photo: Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron/Brisbane Race Week