Jonathan Griffin

28 July 2018

Island Sailing Club

The development of small-class racing in the Solent some few years ago was responsible for the formation of several clubs devoted specially to the interests of […]
28 July 2018

Minima Yacht Club

The Minima Yacht Club is somewhat unique amongst the organizations associated with the sport. As its name implies, it is more particularly devoted to the interests […]
28 July 2018

Chapter 14 – Colonial Yachting

The final chapter in the book covers yachting in the ‘colonies’. This mainly deals with activities in Australia and Canada, reviewing major yacht clubs, significant challenge […]
28 July 2018

Colonial yachting – Australia

The Royal Perth Yacht Club of Western Australia Like many other institutions, this club owes its existence to a process of evolution which commenced in the […]
28 July 2018

Colonial yachting – Canada

The Royal Canadian Yacht Club This club was founded in 1852, the year after the great race around the Isle of Wight, when the schooner-yacht America won the […]
28 July 2018

Canada Cup 1896

The Canada’s Cup Race commencing August 25, 1896 – First Day The series was to be the best two out of three races. The first race was […]
28 July 2018

Canada Cup 1899

The Canada Cup, August 22 1899 – First Day The first race for the cup was triangular, and was sailed off Toronto Island on August 22, […]
28 July 2018

Canada Cup 1901

The Canada Cup, August 10, 1901 – First Race The first race was triangular, with a strong north-east wind and heavy sea. The Invader was double reefed, the Cadillac single […]
28 July 2018

Canada Cup 1903

The Canada Cup, August 8, 1903 – First Race The races took place off Toronto, commencing August 8, 1903. The series was to be the best three […]
28 July 2018

Island Sailing Club

The development of small-class racing in the Solent some few years ago was responsible for the formation of several clubs devoted specially to the interests of […]
28 July 2018

Minima Yacht Club

The Minima Yacht Club is somewhat unique amongst the organizations associated with the sport. As its name implies, it is more particularly devoted to the interests […]
28 July 2018

Chapter 14 – Colonial Yachting

The final chapter in the book covers yachting in the ‘colonies’. This mainly deals with activities in Australia and Canada, reviewing major yacht clubs, significant challenge […]
28 July 2018

Colonial yachting – Australia

The Royal Perth Yacht Club of Western Australia Like many other institutions, this club owes its existence to a process of evolution which commenced in the […]
28 July 2018

Colonial yachting – Canada

The Royal Canadian Yacht Club This club was founded in 1852, the year after the great race around the Isle of Wight, when the schooner-yacht America won the […]
28 July 2018

Canada Cup 1896

The Canada’s Cup Race commencing August 25, 1896 – First Day The series was to be the best two out of three races. The first race was […]
28 July 2018

Canada Cup 1899

The Canada Cup, August 22 1899 – First Day The first race for the cup was triangular, and was sailed off Toronto Island on August 22, […]
28 July 2018

Canada Cup 1901

The Canada Cup, August 10, 1901 – First Race The first race was triangular, with a strong north-east wind and heavy sea. The Invader was double reefed, the Cadillac single […]
28 July 2018

Canada Cup 1903

The Canada Cup, August 8, 1903 – First Race The races took place off Toronto, commencing August 8, 1903. The series was to be the best three […]