Royal Vancouver Yacht Club facts for kids
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| Nickname(s) | Royal Van |
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| Short name | RVYC |
| Founded | 1903 |
| Location | 3811 Point Grey Road Vancouver, British Columbia V6R 1B3 |
| Commodore | Peter Wealick |
| Website | http://www.royalvan.com |
The Royal Vancouver Yacht Club (RVYC) is a special club for people who love boats and sailing. It is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
The club has two main places where boats can dock. One is at Jericho Beach in English Bay. This spot has a clubhouse, two restaurants, and space for about 350 boats. It also has a special dock for smaller boats called dinghies. In 2017, a new building called the Dock Building was finished. It has offices for the Harbour Master (who manages the docks), teaching areas, and workshops to fix boats and sails.
The other main location is in Coal Harbour. This area also has space for about 350 boats, and some of these spots are covered. The Mermaid Inn is also located here. Besides these two main spots, the club has seven other smaller stations located in the waters around British Columbia.
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The Club's Story: How It Started
The Royal Vancouver Yacht Club began a long time ago.
Early Days and Royal Status
- The club was first started in 1903. Back then, it was simply called the Vancouver Yacht Club.
- Just three years later, in 1906, the club was given the special title "Royal." This is why it became known as the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club.
- The first clubhouse was designed in 1910 by J. Kennerly Bryan and Mr. Waterson. It was located in Stanley Park.
- Later, a permanent yacht club building was opened at Jericho Beach in 1927. This building was designed by Fred Laughton Townley and Mr. Matheson.
Helping During Wartime
- During 1940 and 1941, the club helped the Royal Canadian Navy Reserves. They trained club members, which helped create a system for keeping track of people.
Keeping History Alive
- The club has a rich history, and people have written books about it.
- In 1970, a book called 'Annals of the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, 1903–1970' was put together. It shared stories about the club's beginnings, how it got its "Royal" title, and famous sailors. It also covered races, trophies, and boat activities for many years.
- Later, in 1986, another book updated the club's history from 1971 to 1985.
- For the club's 100th birthday in 2003, James P Delgado wrote a book called 'Racers and rovers: 100 years of the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club.'
Club Traditions
The Royal Vancouver Yacht Club has some interesting traditions.
Model Yachts
- One tradition is collecting model yachts. These are small, detailed versions of real boats.
- For example, a model called 'My Calliope' was given to the club in 2012. It was designed by a famous boat architect named Jack Hargrave.
Club Locations Away From Vancouver
The club has seven special spots, called "offshore stations," where members can visit and dock their boats. These are located in different beautiful parts of British Columbia waters.
- Tugboat Island, Silva Bay (opened in 1960)
- Alexandra Island, Centre Bay (opened in 1965)
- Secret Cove (opened in 1972)
- Salt Spring Island, Scott Point (opened in 1977)
- Wigwam Inn, Indian Arm (opened in 1985)
- Garden Bay (opened in 1989)
- Cortes Island, Cortes Bay (opened in 1993)
Well-Known Members
Many interesting people have been members of the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club.
- Colin Hansen, who used to be a politician in British Columbia.
- Jimmy Pattison, a well-known businessman.
- Jason Priestley, an actor.
- Nardwuar, a famous radio personality.
- Andrew Saxton, who used to be a politician for the whole country.
- Chip Wilson, who started the Lululemon company.
See also
- List of International Council of Yacht Clubs members
