Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania

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Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania
Short nameRYCT
Founded1880 (1880)
LocationSandy Bay, Tasmania, Australia
WebsiteRoyal Yacht Club of Tasmania

The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, is the largest yacht club in the Australian state of Tasmania, and is best known for its role as the finishing destination for the annual Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. The club sports a range of facilities, from a 120-berth marina to on-site maintenance facilities.

Originally known as the Derwent Sailing Boat Club, for its location on the

King Edward VII
granted the organisation permission to use the prefix "Royal".

See also

References

  • The Royal Yacht Club Official Website
  • SAILING ON... A History of The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania. Geeves, M.D. et al. (Centenary Book Committee).

External links