Join us for a boat-themed Christmas weekend on November Friday 24th – Saturday 25th, with the option to stay o’night till Sunday at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron on Canaipa Point, Russell Island. Whether you arrive by boat or passenger ferry, it’s a welcoming event for all boat types and models. Opt to arrive on Friday for the Christmas Boat Lights Decoration Competition, with a chance to win a $500 voucher at RMC Service Centre.

The main event takes place on Saturday, November 25, 2023, starting at 11 am. Enjoy live music, lunch, games, and great company throughout the afternoon and evening, then stay on anchor Saturday night till Sunday. Remember to BYO (Bring Your Own) to the RQYS venue, and embrace the Hawaiian Christmas Day dress-up theme. Plus, please bring an unwrapped Christmas toy for donation to children cared for by the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation. It’s a festive maritime celebration not to be missed!