Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron
- Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron
Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron.Incorporated in 1876 as St. Kilda Sailing Club.Changed name to St Kilda Yacht Club (1884)Royal warrant gained 9 April 1924, thus Royal St. Kilda Yacht Club.Changed to Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron 26 June 1961.Reference to Squadron History "The Long Hard Beat" author Club Historian, Bert Ferris. Located Pier Rd. St. Kilda, Melbourne, Victoria the Squadron has been on the same site since prior to incorporation.
The squadron has been promoting the sport of sailing in the community and fostering good fellowship of members at the same site for over 132 years.
Sailing is mostly in keel boats with some off the beach and junior sailing available.Racing on Port Phillip occurs throughout the year on Saturdays, Wednesdays and some Sundays. Times vary depending on season.
The Squadron has a marina in St. Kilda harbour with some 190 pens.
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