Knysna Yacht Club

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Knysna Yacht Club, or simply the KYC, is a sailing club located in town of Knysna, on the Indian Ocean coast of South Africa.

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Club house in 2014 Knysna Yacht Club clubhouse.JPG
Club house in 2014

History

The Club was founded on 31 August 1910 by a handful of sailing enthusiasts.

Some of the founder members

The first clubhouse was completed in December 1911 and at a cost of £176.10.0d . The clubhouse was built from yellowwood.

General

Sailors passing through the Heads have a safe navigable lagoon in which to moor their yachts while visiting Knysna and the surrounding region.[ citation needed ]

Boats moored at the Yacht Club Wakataitea at the Knysna Yacht Club (16281712194).jpg
Boats moored at the Yacht Club

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