National Yacht Club Commemorative Plaque, 1997
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Resource ID
5300
Access
Open
Address
1 Stadium Rd, Toronto, ON M5V 3H4
Credit Line
Heritage Toronto
Date of Creation
1997
Historical Themes
Program Category
Rights
Heritage Toronto
Caption
National Yacht Club Commemorative Plaque, 1997
Description
A group of enthusiasts from the West End Boating Club (c. 1890) obtained an act of incorporation for the National Yacht And Skiff Club in 1894. From its inception the club was known for competitive sailing with some members designing and building their own boats. Others were particularly successful competing in 14-foot dinghies under the rules of the Lake Skiff Sailing Association of which the National was an early member. In the late 1920s the club became the centre for hydroplane racing. More recently it became the home of ocean cruisers and world and olympic class racing sailors. First located on the Queen's Wharf at the foot of Bathurst Street the club relocated in 1918 to Toronto Harbour Commission land created by the reconstruction of the Western Gap. The present clubhouse was constructed in 1988.
Marker lat / long: 43.63217, -79.400415 (WGS84)