The Bahamas has a distinguished sailing history, having produced several olympic medallists and world champions over the years. Most of these great Bahamian sailors have been associated with
The Nassau Yacht Club. The NYC became the country's first National Yachting Authority in 1952. Fourteen Charter Members (led by Roland Symonette, who also became the country's first Premier) acquired the old Tom Thumb miniature golf facility on East Bay Street. Morton designed the clubhouse, which was built in 1932 and upgraded over the years. In that same year, The NYC introduced Star Class racing to the Bahamas. The NYC hosted its first Star Class Championship in 1934. The
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| The Nassau Yacht Club was founded on September 9th, 1931 to promote yacht building, yacht racing and to provide a clubhouse and marina facilities for the enjoyment of members. Founding members were Roland Symonette, Charles Albury, Charles Arteaga, Roy Arteaga, John Knowles, Harry Knowles, J.E. Lewless, Herbert Mckinney, Dudley Sands, Everette Sands, Stafford Sands, William Saunders and Joseph Thompson. |
| The Bahamas has a distinguished sailing history, having produced several olympic medallists and world champions over the years. Most of these great Bahamian sailors have been associated with The Nassau Yacht Club. The NYC became the country's first National Yachting Authority in 1952. Fourteen Charter Members (led by Roland Symonette, who also became the country's first Premier) acquired the old Tom Thumb miniature golf facility on East Bay Street. Morton designed the clubhouse, which was built in 1932 and upgraded over the years. In that same year, The NYC introduced Star Class racing to the Bahamas. The NYC hosted its first Star Class Championship in 1934. The NYC members Roland Symonette and Basil Kelly went on to win the 1937 Star Class world Championship. The NYC co-founded the Miami-Nassau Ocean Race in 1934 and in 1965, helped establish the Southern Ocean Racing Conference, which took over the management of this prestigious event. |
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