Lagos Yacht Club Explained

Clubname:	Lagos Yacht Club
Short Name:	LYC
Founded:	1932
Website:	http://lagosyc.org

The Lagos Yacht Club (LYC) is one of the oldest sporting club in Nigeria. The yacht club was founded in 1932. It is located south of Tafawa Balewa Square and the National Museum; all in Lagos Island, across the bridge leading to Victoria Island.^[1] Facilities at the harbour also include several sailing boats and other sport activities which take place at the club house.^{[2] [3]}

The club was founded by expatriate sailing lovers in Lagos, among whom were C.J. Webb, Jessie Horne, R.M. Williams and H.A. Whittaker. A regatta held in 1931 to coincide with the visit of H.M.S. Cardiff and the German cruiser Emden generated interest in sailing. At inception, the club had over 20 members.

Recurring Events

The Lagos Club hosts the annual Whispering Palms regatta.^[4]

See also

• Lagos Lawn Tennis Club

External links

Web site: Lagos yacht club.

Notes and References

1. Book: Sport. 142. Lizzie Williams. Mark Shenley. Bradt Travel Guides. 2012. 9781841623979. Nigeria.
2. News: Historical Pictures: Lagos, "Now and Then". I love Lagos. December 18, 2015.
3. Book: The Lagos Yacht Club: Fifty Years of Sailing in Lagos, 1932-1982. The Club, 1982. 1982.
4. News: Official Formula 1 Champagne G.H. MUMM hosts the Annual Lagos Yacht Club Regatta. October 13, 2014. Bella Naija. December 18, 2015.