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The Britannia Yacht Club (BYC) is a private social club, yacht club and tennis club based in Britannia Ottawa, Ontario. It was founded in 1887 by a group of cottagers. The members have contributed to the sports of yachting and tennis. The non profit corporation celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2012. 〔(125th anniversary of BYC ), Robert Sibley, The Ottawa Citizen. June 8, 2012〕 The main entrance is on Cassels at Bradford Street. BYC is located on an extension of land at the eastern end of Lac Deschênes near the Deschênes Rapids on the Ottawa River. A land block owned by the National Capital Commission on the south side of the harbour is leased to the BYC. The area immediately south of the property is occupied by residences of Britannia Bay. To the south and east of the property, the land is owned by the City of Ottawa and is occupied by the Britannia Water Treatment Plant, and the Britannia Conservation area. To the north, is the Town of Aylmer, Quebec across the 800 m span of the Deschênes rapids. The harbour was built from an abandoned power canal, which lay beside the club property. This harbour has been expanded twice since its original development. The harbour water level is controlled by a system of stop logs at its entrance. The harbour is a well-protected basin consisting of a main harbour and an inner harbour, which provide 250 wet moorings of the Mediterranean type or floating finger docks. There are unlimited dry mooring spaces for ramp-launched boats and for crane-launched keel boats of less than 1,360 kg. BYC is a member of the Ontario Sailing Association, Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons, and the Canadian Yachting Association. Its officers include a Commodore, vice-commodore, rear-commodore, secretary and treasurer. ==Description== The BYC is included in the City of Ottawa Inventory of Sports facilities. BYC provides access to 45 kilometres of sailing waters on the Ottawa River. Canadian Hydrographic Service Chart 1550 - Britannia Bay to Chats Falls covers the whole of Lac Deschênes.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.charts.gc.ca/charts-cartes/paper-papier/index-eng.asp?step=1&by=showChart&num=1550#h2 )〕 The BYC offers Social and boating memberships to close to 1,200 members. BYC has a marina with a main and inner Harbour which accommodate 280 Keelboats. For Dinghy sailing, dry sail facilities are provided. BYC offers Tennis, youth and social programs. Image:Britannia Yacht Club swimming area, deck, bridge and pier.jpg|Britannia Yacht Club swimming area, deck, bridge and pier Image:Britannia Yacht Club boats in main harbour.JPG|Britannia Yacht Club boats in main harbour File:Britannia Yacht Club street signs, Cassels at Bradford.JPG|Britannia yacht club street signs Cassels at Bradford File:Britannia yacht club entry in Ottawa, Ontario.jpg|Britannia yacht club entry At Sherwood Port, the entry to its harbour, a plaque was erected in honour of Hon. Justice Livius Anglin Sherwood (1923–2002), magistrate (1960) provincial judge (1968–83) and federal court judge (1988–93), sailor and international sailing judge. The Main Harbour, which opens to the Ottawa River, is surrounded by Mauve Cove, Crimson Cove, and Blue Lagoon. The Inner Harbour is surrounded by Emerald Cay, Mauve Cove and Crimson Cove. Onshore there is a perimeter reserved for the exclusive use of members as well as camping on Baskin’s beach. The Clubhouse's ''dragon sailboat bar'', ''Main Lounge'', ''Bruce Neuk'', ''Sunset Room'' restaurant and marquis tent provide casual and gourmet dining and social areas. Fuller Park is a popular social area for picnics. Image:Britannia Yacht Club, marquis tent and picnic tables.jpg|Britannia Yacht Club, marquis tent and picnic tables File:Britannia yacht club pub in Ottawa, Ontario.jpg |Britannia yacht club pub File:Britannia Yacht Club Sunset Room.jpg|Britannia yacht club Sunset Room File:Britannia Yacht Club inner harbour with Charlotte Whitton utility crane.jpg|Britannia Yacht Club inner harbour with Charlotte Whitton utility crane A range of dockside services for racing and pleasure boaters includes Gasoline, Diesel fuel, Fresh water, and Bilge pump out. For both Powerboats and Sailboats, there are Dock (maritime) services available. Launch (boat) service is offered via 3 Crane (machine) and a Boat ramp. In 1975, BYC erected a small utility crane in the inner habour named Charlotte Whitton in honour of the first female Mayor of Ottawa. In 2012, BYC purchased a new Hydraulic power trailer and a new fixed, 5,000 kg lift capacity crane on the south side of the harbour at the BYC on a land block owned by the National Capital Commission and leased to the BYC. File:Britannia Yacht Club bridge.jpg|Britannia Yacht Club bridge Image:Britannia Yacht Club point near Junior Clubhouse view from Senior Clubhouse.jpg|Britannia Yacht Club point near Junior Clubhouse view from Senior Clubhouse File:Britannia Yacht Club entrance.jpg|Britannia yacht club entrance File:Britannia Yacht Club -view of Deschaines Rapids.jpg|Britannia Yacht Club -view of Deschênes Rapids, Lac Deschênes Marine services include secure winter storage. There is an outdoor Swimming pool area directly in front of the Clubhouse. The BYC SailShare fleet includes 2 24 foot Sharks and two 22 foot Tanzers. Family and children's programs and activities are offered. There is a children's playground and Junior Clubhouse. The Club has reciprocal club privileges with other Yacht clubs. The club is open year round, however Navigation is limited by ice January through April. An Wind meter honouring former Commodore and amateur Meteorologist Ezekiel Stone Wiggins was located on the clubhouse roof in 2011. Image:Britannia Yacht Club Ottawa, Ontario deck, Clubhouse, marquis tent 2012.JPG| Britannia Yacht Club deck, Clubhouse, marquis tent Image:Britannia Yacht Club hydraulic crane.JPG|Britannia yacht club hydraulic crane Image:Sherwood Point plaque view of Britannia Yacht Club Harbour, clubhouse, bridge, pier.JPG|Sherwood Point plaque view of Britannia Yacht Club Harbour, clubhouse, bridge, pier 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Britannia Yacht Club」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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