Detroit Regional Yacht-racing Association

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The Detroit Regional Yacht-racing Association (DRYA) was established in 1912 as the Detroit River Yachting Association by the Commodores of the Detroit Boat Club and the Detroit Yacht Club, Commodore Harry Austin and Commodore Harry Kendall, respectively. [1] [ additional citation(s) needed ] Founded to be a clearing board to assist local clubs in resolving conflicts with their individual summer regatta calendars, the DRYA is now a Michigan Corporation and a registered non-profit organization.[ citation needed ]

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As of 2021, members included Bayview Yacht Club and two dozen others. [2]

Mission

The DRYA's incorporation articles summarize its purpose:

The purpose of the association is to encourage and promote, in the United States and Canada, the general interest in boating, yachting, and sail racing by amateur sailors (including junior and collegiate sailors) by all appropriate means, including:

Members

References

  1. "History". Detroit Regional Yacht-racing Association. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  2. Howard, Phoebe Wall (December 29, 2021). "Sailing into history at prestigious yacht club: First female commodore takes the helm at Bayview". Detroit Free Press . ProQuest   2615111906 . Retrieved May 1, 2025.