Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron
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Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron is a yacht club located in Melbourne, Australia in the suburb of St. Kilda. The squadron was originally founded in 1876. Its has occupied its grounds on Pier Road in St. Kilda since prior to incorporation.
History
Sailing began on the approximate site of the current Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron club house in the 1870s[1]. The St. Kilda Sailing Club incorporated in 1876, then changed name to St Kilda Yacht Club in 1884. A royal warrant was gained on 9 April 1924, changing the name once more to Royal St. Kilda Yacht Club. The current name of Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron was adopted on 26 June 1961.[2]
The Squadron was the control centre for the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games yachting events[1].
Purpose
The squadron has been promoting the sport of sailing in the community and fostering good fellowship of members at the same site for over 132 years.
Sailing is mostly in keel boats with some off the beach and junior sailing available. Racing on Port Phillip occurs throughout the year on Saturdays, Wednesdays and some Sundays. Times vary depending on season.
The Squadron has a marina in St. Kilda harbour with some 190 pens.
Weather Station
A Bureau of Meteorology weather station, which is limited to wind speed only, is located on top of the RMYS club house. The latest weather observations can be found on the Latest Weather Observations for St Kilda Harbour web page.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://www.rmys.com.au/default.asp?Page=8020&MenuID=About_the_Club/c10854/0/
- ↑ Ferris, J H (1990). The Long Hard Beat : a history of the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron. ISBN 064601210X.
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