Toledo Yacht Club facts for kids
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| Short name | TYC |
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| Founded | 1865 |
| Location | Bay View Park, Toledo, Ohio, U.S. |
The Toledo Yacht Club is a special club in Toledo, Ohio. It's a private place where people who love boats and sailing can gather. You can find it in Bay View Park, right on the Maumee River, which flows into the big Lake Erie.
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A Look Back: The Club's History
The Toledo Yacht Club is one of the oldest boating clubs in North America! It started way back in 1865. At first, it was called the Toledo Boat Club. Two rowing clubs, named the Undines and the Naiads, decided to join forces. They then started focusing more on sailing.
The club officially became a company on October 3, 1885. This means it became a legal group. Later, in 1904, the club changed its name back to the Toledo Yacht Club.
The Club's Home: What Does the Clubhouse Look Like?
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Location in the United States
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| Location | Bay View Park, Toledo, Ohio |
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| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1908 |
| Architect | Sturges, A. Burnside |
| Architectural style | Mission/Spanish Revival, Mission Revival eclectic |
| NRHP reference No. | 76001476 |
| Added to NRHP | December 12, 1976 |
The very first clubhouse was built in 1878. It was located on Gard Island, near the Ottawa River.
In 1890, a bigger and fancier building was put up. It even had rooms where people could sleep!
Later, in 1896, another club tried to take over the Toledo Yacht Club's spot. But they didn't succeed. That same year, the two clubs decided to merge. They became the Toledo Yachting Association.
When Bay View Park was created, the club got a long-term lease there. A wooden clubhouse was built at the club's current spot in 1903.
A New Building After the Fire
Sadly, in 1906, a fire completely destroyed the clubhouse. All the old items and history inside were lost. But the club didn't give up! By 1908, a brand new clubhouse was built. It was made of strong steel and concrete. This building was designed in a Spanish style.
This historic building still stands today, looking much the same. It was even added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 12, 1976. This means it's a very important historical site.
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How the Club is Organized
The Toledo Yacht Club is owned by its members. It has different groups that help it run smoothly. These include the members themselves, a Board of Trustees, and a group of leaders called the Bridge of Officers. These leaders are chosen by the members.
Who are the Club Leaders?
The main leader of the Toledo Yacht Club is called the Commodore. Think of them as the club's president. After the Commodore, there's a Vice Commodore and a Rear Commodore.
The club also has a Financial Secretary, a Treasurer, and a Recording Secretary. All these officers together are known as the Bridge. The Commodore from the year before also helps out as a Fleet Commander and Trustee. There are five other Trustees on the Board too.
Sometimes, the Commodore also chooses a Fleet Surgeon and a Historian. These people help the club but are not part of the main Board of Trustees.
If someone has been a Commodore before, they get the special title of Past Commodore. These Past Commodores can even join a group called the International Order of the Blue Gavel.
A. L. Smith was the very first Commodore in 1865.
How to Become a Member
The Toledo Yacht Club has different types of memberships. These are explained in the club's rules and guidelines.
Fun Events at the Club
The Toledo Yacht Club hosts many exciting events throughout the year. Here are some of them:
- Back To The Bay
- Mills Trophy Race
- Commodore's Ball
- Various Cruises (boat trips)
Other Clubs and Groups the TYC Works With
The Toledo Yacht Club is connected to several other organizations. These connections help the club work with other boating groups and local businesses.
Boating and Yachting Groups
- Associated Yacht Clubs (AYC)
- Detroit Regional Yacht-racing Association (DRYA)
- Inter-Lake Yachting Association (I-LYA)
- International Order of the Blue Gavel, District 9, Toledo Chapter
- United States Power Squadrons, District 29, Toledo Power Squadron, USPS, Sail and Power Boating
- US Sailing
- Western Lake Erie Cruiser Association
Business Connections
- Boat/US
- Point Place Business Association
Mysteries at the Clubhouse
The Toledo Yacht Club has even been featured on a TV show! The paranormal series Ghost Hunters visited the club on August 24, 2016. This was for an episode called "Children in the Attic."
The ghost hunters investigated with the club's events manager, Susan Hurst, and her son, Hunter. Hunter, who was 11, said he talked to a spirit named "Jacob." Jacob was supposedly a 10-year-old boy who fell from a balcony in 1910. He is said to have hit his head and died. People say Jacob and his parents are sometimes seen haunting the club.
