Commencing with the Annual Opening Day in late August the Summer Series at Queensland Cruising Yacht Club comprises of a number of smaller series and individual races that are conducted between Opening Day and late April each year. The Summer Series is opening to monohull and multihull yachts.

Incorporated in the Summer Series are...

• Fun Races on Opening Day and the Christmas Trophy
• Flag Officers Series
• Bramble Bay Series
• Night Race Series
• Short Course Series
• Individual events including the Pearl Channel Race, Ken O'Brien Memorial Classic and Life Members Race

With the exception of the two Fun Race events, all races count towards the prestigious Gold Cup which since 1964 has been awarded to the best performing QCYC yacht over the sailing season.