Knysna Yacht Club
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Knysna Yacht Club,or simply the KYC is a sailing club located in town of Knysna,on the Indian Ocean coast of South Africa.
History
The Club was founded on 31 August 1910 by a handful of sailing enthusiasts.
Some of the founder members
- AG DE SMIDT -First Commodore
- AV COOKE
- WP CUTHBERT
- EL DUDLEY
- G REX DUTHIE
- JC DUTHIE
- JJ DUTHIE
- WA DUTHIE
- J REX METELERKMP
The first club house was build on the Knysna Lagoon,and was named Asche's Cabin.
General
The Yacht Club is well-known for its hospitality and world-class facilities. Sailors passing through the Heads have a safe navigable lagoon in which to moor their yachts while visiting Knysna and the surrounding region.
