Type

Sailing / Yacht Club

Head

Commodore Andrew Neilson

Contact Person

General Manager Robert Devine

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History

The Tasmanian Yacht Club, the first in Tasmania was founded in Hobart in 1859 but lapsed. Revived in 1861 it again failed because of lack of guidance and support. In 1874, the Derwent Sailing Boat was formed with some 60 members, and in 1876 its name was changed to the Derwent Yacht Club. When this club lost some of its enterprising spirit, the Derwent Sailing Boat Club was resurrected in 1880. This club has continued ever since and is now the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania. In 1884 the name of the club was changed to the Derwent Sailing Club and was again changed back in 1899 to the Derwent Yacht Club. Finally in 1908 a Royal Warrant was granted to “The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania”. In 1910 the present burgee was designed and approved for use by members.

Street

Marieville Esplande

Post Code

TAS 7005

City

Sandy Bay

State

Tasmania

Country

Australia

Phone

(03) 6223 4599

Fax

(03) 6223 1308

Email

[email protected]

Contact Person Email

[email protected]

Url

http://www.ryct.org.au/