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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

Entertainment ​and ​Leisure
Sports ​History

Program Category

Plaques

Rights

Heritage Toronto

Time Period

1835-​1899
1900-​1953

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.

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Location Data

Marker lat / long: 43.63217, -79.400415 (WGS84)

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