YACHT

The word was first used in Elizabeth’s time, and Tames I. had one built for his son Henry; but the first yachting club was not established until 1720 in the United Kingdom. It was the Cork Harbour Water Club (now Royal Cork Yacht Club). In 1812 the Royal Yacht Squadron was established at Cowes, and the Royal Thames Yacht Club in 1823. The Royal Northern Yacht Club was founded In the