Charlottetown Yacht Club
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| Abbreviation | CYC |
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| Formation | 1922 |
| Type | Sports Club, Boating, marina |
| Legal status | active |
| Purpose | Promote small boat sailing and motorboating in and about the Charlottetown Harbour |
| Headquarters | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada |
| Location | |
Region served | Prince Edward Island, Canada |
Official language | English |
General Manager | Lisa MacKinnon |
| Affiliations | Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons, Canadian Yachting Association |
| Website | cyc.pe.ca |
The Charlottetown Yacht Club (CYC) was founded in 1922 and is a public, registered, not-for-profit yacht club located in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
History
Founded in 1922, The Charlottetown Yacht Club is located on one of the most scenic points of the Charlottetown waterfront, with a panoramic view of the Charlottetown Harbour. The CYC was established to "Promote small boat sailing and motorboating in and about the Charlottetown Harbour, and to provide for anchorage and facilities relative thereof for all Club boats as well as visiting boats and yachts". The origin of the Club is documented in the reproduction of an article from the Halifax Sunday Leader published in June 1923.[1]
Promoting Education
The CYC has become a leader in seamanship education. With a strong Junior Sailing Program using Laser, Optimist and a 420 fleet, many young people have enjoyed becoming water-wise. Also, the "young at Heart" are learning to sail in our adult sailing courses, which are rapidly gaining popularity.
A Tradition
CYC has held up the long tradition of education, racing, and generous hospitality established by Charlottetown boaters in the 19th century. In the 1993-1994 season, the CYC took a giant step forward by building a new clubhouse and marina. In 2000, the CYC installed a new state of the art floating breakwater and 80 new marina slips. The docks were renovated in 2002 to increase slips and install new electrical pedestals with meters, dock lighting, cable television and telephone outlet capability. Today boaters have access to a marina, moorings with tender service, gas dock, launching slip, a 10,000 lb. crane and mast cranes, all serviced by a friendly knowledgeable staff.
Charlottetown Race Week
Charlottetown Race Week in its present form dates back more than 30 years, but has deep roots in the community. Charlottetown has hosted a Regatta in various forms since the 19th century. The Hillsboro Boating Club operated a popular Regatta at Charlottetown as far back as at least 1874, following the rules of the Royal Halifax Yacht Club. Like today, the 1874 Regatta attracted "fast boats from various towns and settlements on the coast". A grand stand was erected at Connolly's Wharf. During a week of festivities they held a public dance in the Drill Shed, a Grand Ball and a Concert. Over the years commercial fishermen and professionals have competed in various regattas at Charlottetown along with weekend sailors.