The Oakville Yacht Squadron (OYS) is a private
yacht club based in
Oakville, Ontario. Both past and present members have contributed to the sport of
yachting and yacht design.
The Oakville Yacht Squadron has historically been renowned for its thriving junior program.
History
Founded in 1946, the Oakville Yacht Squadron is located on the shores of the
Sixteen Mile Creek. In 1995 OYS absorbed former Oakville Harbour Yacht Club and a growing interest in cruising was augmented by the members integrated into the club at that time.
Racing
Oakville Yacht Squadron organized the
Snipe Western Hemisphere & Orient Championship
The Snipe Western Hemisphere and Asia Championship is an international sailing regatta in the Snipe class. The fleet of winning skipper is awarded the Hayward Western Hemisphere Trophy, donated by Commodore John T. Hayward, of Tulsa, Oklahoma. 3 ...
in 1964 and the
Snipe North American Championship
The Snipe North American Championship is the annual North American Championship for sailing in the Snipe class.
The regatta is open to Snipe Class International Racing Association (SCIRA) registered boats and class member skippers and crews, and ...
in 1973, 1983, 1997 and 2005.
OYS hosted the Lake Ontario 300 in 2006. Touted as the Greatest Yacht Race on the Lake, the LO300 had a field of over 110 boats.
In 2019, OYS hosts the 134th year Lake Ontario Yacht Racing (LYRA) Regatta.
References
External links
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Oakville Yacht Squadron
Yacht clubs in Canada
1946 establishments in Ontario
Organizations based in Ontario
Oakville, Ontario