Queen City Yacht Club (Toronto)

Queen City Yacht Club
Formation 1889
Legal status active
Purpose advocate and public voice, educator and network for recreational and competitive sailors, coaches, volunteers and events
Location
Official language
English, French
Affiliations Britannia Yacht Club
Website qcyc.ca

Located on Algonquin Island in the Toronto Islands, Queen City Yacht Club (QCYC) has been a part of Toronto, Canada's sailing community since it was founded in 1889. Toronto at the time was known as the "Queen City of the Lake". The original clubhouse was located on the city side of Toronto Harbour, at the foot of York Street.

History

Edward James Lennox designed the Queen City Yacht Club clubhouse on Lake Street opposite the York street bridge in 1901.[1]

Taken in 1916, a photo in the Library and Archives Canada collection taken from Canada Steamship Lines' Dock at the foot of York Street shows the Queen City Yacht Club (Toronto).[2]

In 1920, dredging in the harbour caused the collapse of that clubhouse and hastened the club's planned move to Sunfish Island (now Algonquin Island).[3]

In 1940-41, the Royal Canadian Navy Reserves scheme for training yacht club members developed the first central registry system.[4]

In 1991, as part of the Club's centennial celebrations, Wayne Lilley wrote 'Queen City Yacht Club, 1889-1989'.[5]

Queen City attracts boaters from around Lake Ontario with events such as the club's annual pig roast. With racing traditions dating all the way back to 1889, members regularly and successfully compete in events such as the Lake Ontario 300, Lake Ontario Short-Handed Series, Women's Keelboat Series, and inter-club regattas.

The Yacht Clubhouse, which was included amongst other buildings of historical and architectural interest, was included in Doors Open Toronto. Built in the traditional style of a yacht club, the great hall of the Clubhouse is suited for entertainment and meetings.[6]

Partnerships

The QCYC has reciprocal agreements with other yacht clubs e.g. Britannia Yacht Club.

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References

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Coordinates: 43°38′49″N 79°22′30″W / 43.64694°N 79.37500°W / 43.64694; -79.37500

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