Atlanta Yacht Club

The Atlanta Yacht Club is a private yacht club located in Acworth, Georgia (United States), on the southwest shore of Lake Allatoona.

Atlanta Yacht Club
Short nameAYC
Founded1950 (1950)
Location7120 Yacht Club Drive

Acworth, Georgia 30102

 United States
CommodoreLarry Bull, 2017
Websitewww.atlantayachtclub.org

History

In the spring of 1950, the Allatoona Reservoir was completed in the valley of the Etowah River east of Cartersville, and a group of sailing enthusiasts determined to organize a sailing club. On June 14 provisional officers were appointed for the purpose of incorporation, and on July 19, 1950, the Atlanta Yacht Club charter was received from the State of Georgia.[1]

One-Design racing began with a Penguin fleet the first season. The second season brought out five more organized fleets: Snipes, Thistles, Y-Flyers, a handicap fleet and a power boat fleet. Lasers and Optimists are the latest incorporations.[2]

Fleets and regattas

Current fleets at the club and their major regattas are:

Notable Sailors

Ted Turner[6] and Tarasa Davis[7] are among Atlanta Yacht Club's most famous sailors.

References
  1. "History of The Atlanta Yacht Club". Atlanta Yacht Club. Retrieved 7 November 2016.
  2. "Atlanta Yacht Club". Sailing Networks. Retrieved 8 November 2016.
  3. "The American Y-Flyer Sailing Assn. Atlanta Invitational Regatta and Beers Regatta". Archived from the original on 2016-11-09. Retrieved 2016-11-08.
  4. 66 Thistle Class Assn. THISTLES DO BATTLE AT THE VIKING DIXIE 2015
  5. "Snipe Today". Archived from the original on 2016-11-08. Retrieved 2016-11-08.
  6. Motor Boating, April 1967. Congressional Cup series
  7. "US Sailing". Archived from the original on 2016-08-05. Retrieved 2016-11-08.
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