Royal Lake of the Woods Yacht Club
 Royal Lake of the Woods Yacht Club blue ensign with the club badge in the fly.[1] | |
| Formation | 1903 |
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| Legal status | active |
| Purpose | advocate and public voice, educator and network for Recreational boating, and competitive sailors, coaches, volunteers and events |
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Official language | English, French |
| Affiliations | Canadian Canoe Association, Canadian Dinghy Association, Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons, Canadian Yachting Association, Bay of Quinte Yacht Club, Island Yacht Club, Kingston Yacht Club, National Press Club, Nepean Sailing Club, Oakville Yacht Squadron, Queen City Yacht Club (Toronto), Royal Canadian Yacht Club, Royal Hamilton Yacht Club, |
| Website | Royal Lake of the Woods Yacht Club |
Royal Lake of the Woods Yacht Club is a yacht club of Ontario, Canada, located on Yacht Club Island approximately 2 miles from Kenora, Ontario on Lake of the Woods. The yacht club was founded in 1903.[2]
History
The first record of sailing on Lake of the Woods dates back to 1845 when the Hudson's Bay Company introduced York boats dawned with sails in order to transport their furs. The first camps were built on Keewatin Beach and for about twenty years canoeing, rowing and sailing were the only means of transportation. The first motorboats were introduced in the late 1890s.
Keewatin Beach campers participated in sailing, rowing, and gymkhana events. By 1898, cruising races were run on McMillan Island. One of the earliest forms of these cruises was via the Keewatin Channel to Galt Island where the G.F Galt family hosted a picnic lunch. In 1903, sailboats became popular and motorized boats were introduced. A building was subsequently developed on McMillan Island and became the first clubhouse. George William Northwood designed the club house for Lake of the Woods Yacht Club in 1909 [3]
The first officers of the yacht club were: Commodore G.W. Baker, Vice Commodore W.E. Macara, Captain Fred Phillips, Measurer H.F. Forrest and Treasurer R.H. Mulock.
Royal Assent
In 1914, Prince Arthur and his daughter Princess Patricia visited the club. They suggested that it apply for the title of "Royal".[4] The privilege was delayed because of the war but was granted in 1925 with the The Royal Lake of the Woods Yacht Club Incorporation Act. Commodore G.F. Galt was notified that King George V had granted the use of Royal to the Lake of the Woods Yacht Club.
Further reading
In 1979, Robert Whitla Richards wrote 'Royal Lake of the Woods Yacht Club : history to 1978' to commemorate RLWYC's 75th anniversary 1903-1978.[5]
CJ Conway and Lori Nelson wrote "Royal Lake of the Woods Yacht Club: A Century of Summers" to commemorate RLWYC's 100th Anniversary 1903-2003.[6]
Notable Members
References
- ↑ "Royal Lake of the Woods Yacht Club (Canada)" Flags of the World http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/ca@rlwyc.html
- ↑ "History of RLWYC" Royal Lake of the Woods Yacht Club http://www.rlwyc.ca/about-us/history.html>
- ↑ http://dictionaryofarchitectsincanada.org/architects/view/1454 George William Northwood Dictionary of Architects in Canada
- ↑ "The Royal Lake of the Woods Yacht Club Incorporation Act" Manitoba Laws http://web2.gov.mb.ca/laws/statutes/private/c15790e.php>
- ↑ Robert Whitla Richards 'Royal Lake of the Woods Yacht Club : history to 1978' (Winnipeg: Royal Lake of the Woods Yacht Club, 1979)
- ↑ Royal Lake of the Woods Yacht Club: A Century of Summers
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Coordinates: 49°44′30″N 94°32′21″W / 49.74167°N 94.53917°W