Knysna Yacht Club

Knysna Yacht Club, or simply the KYC, is a sailing club located in town of Knysna, on the Indian Ocean coast of South Africa.

History
The Club was founded on 31 August 1910 by a handful of sailing enthusiasts.

Some of the founder members
The first clubhouse was completed in December 1911 and at a cost of £176.10.0d. The clubhouse was built from yellowwood.
 * Ascheton Geddes DE Smidt -First Commodore
 * AV Cooke
 * WP Cuthbert
 * EL Dudley
 * George Rex Duthie
 * JC Duthie
 * JJ Duthie
 * WA Duthie
 * J Rex Metlerkamp

General
Sailors passing through the Heads have a safe navigable lagoon in which to moor their yachts while visiting Knysna and the surrounding region.