National Yacht Club
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| Founded | 1871 |
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| Clubhouse | Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin |
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| Website | http://www.nyc.ie |
The National Yacht Club is a yacht club located in Dún Laoghaire
Dún Laoghaire
Dún Laoghaire or Dún Laoire , sometimes anglicised as "Dunleary" , is a suburban seaside town in County Dublin, Ireland, about twelve kilometres south of Dublin city centre. It is the county town of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County and a major port of entry from Great Britain...
, County Dublin
County Dublin
County Dublin is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Dublin Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the city of Dublin which is the capital of Ireland. County Dublin was one of the first of the parts of Ireland to be shired by King John of England following the...
, Ireland
Ireland
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The club was founded in 1871 as the Kingstown Royal Harbour Boat Club
An active club
Club
A club is an association of two or more people united by a common interest or goal. A service club, for example, exists for voluntary or charitable activities; there are clubs devoted to hobbies and sports, social activities clubs, political and religious clubs, and so forth.- History...
prior to 1870 operated on the site. It is likely that it was a commercial venture loosely described as a club rather than a club as known today.
1871 Kingstown Royal Harbour Boat Club
The present clubhouse, designed by William Sterling, was erected in 1870 at a cost of £4,000.At that time it was known as the Kingstown Royal Harbour Boat Club.
1872 Kingston Harbour Boat Club
In 1872 the name was changed to the Kingston Harbour Boat Club, as the use of the word Royal in a title requires a royal warrantRoyal Warrant
Royal warrants of appointment have been issued for centuries to those who supply goods or services to a royal court or certain royal personages. The warrant enables the supplier to advertise the fact that they supply to the royal family, so lending prestige to the supplier...
and that was registered with Lloyd's
Lloyd's Register
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in 1872.
1881 Kingstown Harbour Yacht Club
Ownership passed to a Captain Peacocke and others who formed a proprietary club called the Kingstown Harbour Yacht Club, again registered at Lloyds. In 1887 the clubhouse was bought by a Mr Charles Barrington. and between 1887 and 1901 the club was very active and operated for a while as the Absolute Club although this change of name was never registered.1901 Edward Yacht Club
The name changed yet again to the Edward Yacht Club, following its purchase by three trusteeTrustee
Trustee is a legal term which, in its broadest sense, can refer to any person who holds property, authority, or a position of trust or responsibility for the benefit of another...
s.
In 1930 at a time when the Edward Yacht Club was relatively inactive, a committee including the Earl of Granard
Earl of Granard
Earl of Granard is a title in the Peerage of Ireland. It was created in 1684 for Arthur Forbes, 1st Viscount Granard. He was a Lieutenant-General in the army and served as Marshal of the Army in Ireland after The Restoration and was later Lord Justice of Ireland...
approached the trustees with a proposition to form the National Yacht Club.
1931 National Yacht Club
The Earl of Granard had been Commodore of the North Shannon Yacht Club. An agreement was reached, the National Yacht Club was registered at Lloyds, and the Earl of Granard became the first Commodore.It obtained a warrant from the Irish
Republic of Ireland
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Herald
Herald
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of Arms and is the only Yacht Club In Ireland with a warrant to use the State Harp on its Ensign
Ensign
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It continues to provide yachting facilities today.
Other yacht clubs in Dún Laoghaire are the Royal Irish Yacht Club
Royal Irish Yacht Club
The Royal Irish Yacht Club is located in Dún Laoghaire Harbour, County Dublin Ireland. The club was founded in 1831, with the Marquis of Anglesey, who commanded the cavalry at the Battle of Waterloo being its first Commodore...
founded in 1831, the Royal St.George Yacht Club
Royal St. George Yacht Club
Located in Dún Laoghaire, The Royal St. George Yacht Club was founded in 1838 and remains one of Ireland's premier clubs.It is housed in a beautiful Victorian style clubhouse, the first part of which was built in 1843, and has been extended and modified regularly to meet the needs of the sailing...
founded in 1838 and the Dunlaoghaire Motor Yacht Club founded in 1965.
See also
- BoatingBoatingBoating is the leisurely activity of travelling by boat, or the recreational use of a boat whether powerboats, sailboats, or man-powered vessels , focused on the travel itself, as well as sports activities, such as fishing or water skiing...
- SailingSailingSailing is the propulsion of a vehicle and the control of its movement with large foils called sails. By changing the rigging, rudder, and sometimes the keel or centre board, a sailor manages the force of the wind on the sails in order to move the boat relative to its surrounding medium and...
- Dinghy sailingDinghy sailingDinghy sailing is the activity of sailing small boats by using five essential controls:* the sails* the foils ....
- Yacht racingYacht racingYacht racing is the sport of competitive yachting.While sailing groups organize the most active and popular competitive yachting, other boating events are also held world-wide: speed motorboat racing; competitive canoeing, kayaking, and rowing; model yachting; and navigational contests Yacht racing...
- Dinghy racingDinghy racingDinghy racing is the competitive sport of sailing dinghies. Dinghy racing has affected aspects of the modern dinghy, including hull design, sail materials and sailplan, and techniques such as planing and trapezing.-Organisation of dinghy racing:...
- Cruising (maritime)Cruising (maritime)Cruising by boat is a lifestyle that involves living for extended time on a boat while traveling from place to place for pleasure. Cruising generally refers to trips of a few days or more, and can extend to round-the-world voyages.- History :...