www.plymyachtclub.org.uk

About Us

In 1970 a group of sailing enthusiasts (only a few of whom had boats) decided to create a club with the aim of providing a family sailing facility on the Eastern side of Plymouth. The assets at the time were very easy to document; money - none; premises - none. Customary in such circumstances a public meeting was called, and by the end of the evening a committee of twelve people, said to be 'volunteers', was formed.

Early requirement was to find premises, and Langs House was discovered, a redundant bakery languishing in a rather sorry state on Oreston Green. The asking price was £1,750 and it clearly needed massive renovation. However by this time the finances boasted £7.5s.0d so naturally the purchase went ahead. Competitions and debate ensued regarding a name and a burgee, and six months after the first meeting, a Laying Up Supper of the 'Plym 70 Sailing and Power Boat Club' was attended by 80 people, very few of whom had a boat to 'Lay Up'.

Undoubtedly the greatest asset to the club was the unbridled enthusiasm of the members. What a challenge to our voluntary professional builder to teach an assorted variety of eager but unskilled workers the rudiments of drain-laying, wall-building, and plumbing. Obviously the bar went in first, and has remained the centre of activity

The club grew rapidly, affiliating to the R.Y.A. and P.P.S.A. and playing an ever increasing part on the sailing scene in Plymouth. Our fleet of yachts and dinghies

Our yacht fleet rapidly outgrew the river and safety demanded that racing must start in the Sound. We were fortunate to secure permission from the R.A.F. to use the end of Mount Batten Breakwater, and following the subsequent closure of the military station we were able to build our own start box on the pier

Our yacht fleet rapidly outgrew the river and safety demanded that racing must start in the Sound. We were fortunate to secure permission from the R.A.F. to use the end of Mount Batten Breakwater, and following the subsequent closure of the military station we were able to build our own start box on the pier