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The Royal Canadian Yacht Club (RCYC), founded in 1852, is one of the world’s older and larger yacht clubs.〔(World’s Oldest Yacht Clubs )〕 Its summer home is on a trio of islands (RCYC Island, South Island and North Chippewa or Snug Island) in the Toronto Islands in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In 2014, the club has approximately 4700 members, about 450 yachts (95% sail) and a number of dinghies, principally International 14’s. Its winter home since 1980 has been a new building 3.5 km north of the harbour that includes social and sports facilities. ==Objects == The objects of the club are: # to encourage members to become proficient in the personal management, maintenance, control and handling of their yachts, in navigation, and in all matters pertaining to seamanship; # to promote yacht architecture, building and sailing in Canadian waters; # to promote excellence in competitive sailing; and # to promote such other sports and social activities as may be desirable in the interest of members generally. 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「Royal Canadian Yacht Club」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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