Royal Jamaica Yacht Club Explained

Clubname:Royal Jamaica Yacht Club
Ensign:Ensign of the Royal Jamaica Yacht Club (pre-1953).svg
Ensigncaption:Ensign of the Royal Jamaica Yacht Club
Short Name:RJYC
Founded:1884
Location:Port Royal, Jamaica
Commodore:David Allen
Website:www.rjyc.org.jm

The 'Royal Jamaica Yacht Club was established in 1884, and following by the Prince of Wales, the future King Edward VII, received a Royal Charter from Queen Victoria on the 29th of November 1889. The Commodore of the club was always the Governor of Jamaica until the 1962 independence of Jamaica, following which the Commodore was elected from club members.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Club History . . . Royal Jamaica Yacht Club . Royal Jamaica Yacht Club . 2021-09-20 .