At a meeting held in the month of August 1933 the name “KANAGIO YACHT CLUB” was adopted, thus perpetuating the Oneida name originally given to a circular marshy area now occupied by the turning basin of Port Stanley Harbour. The English translation “Kettle” was later adopted and applied to the Creek flowing into Lake Erie at that point.
The objects of Kanagio Yacht Club shall be to encourage all phases of boating on Lake Erie and related waterways; to promote a high standard of skill and seamanship in the handling of craft; to secure honourable conduct in all activity, and competition; to foster a friendly and co-operative spirit among its members; to cultivate fraternal relations with other yachting organizations, and maintain proper facilities for recreation of its members on a non profit basis.
In 1968 the following resolution was passed: We, the members of Kanagio Yacht Club, in the Village of Port Stanley on the North Shore of Lake Erie, having united to enjoy the sport of Yachting, and to promote the spirit of good fellowship among those who love the water, believing that it is desirable to have our business affairs, and other activities conducted in an orderly manner, do hereby establish and adopt this constitution.
The club was originally formed in 1933 as a sailing club for the wealthy. It had a membership of 30 and 5 active racing sail boats. In 1934, the club wanted to expand to 100 members so membership was no longer restricted to just the wealthy. Membership increased to 52.
The first clubhouse was established in 1934 at the end of Main Street, Port Stanley. It was pier adjacent on the east side of the harbour. The club moved several times in the 1930’s, first to the Shell Oil property (coal docks) and then to the west side of the creek facing the beach east of the present day Mackie’s.
The club was very active in racing in its early years, with the first win in August, 1933 by Theo Turville on his yawl “Athena”. Boats came from across the Great Lakes to race at the Kanagio Yacht Club. By 1939, there were eight 18 foot racing sloops built by Taylor Boat Works of Port Stanley in the club.
In 1950, the club moved to a building located at Stan’s Marina. Anchorage was in the middle of the creek and dinghies were used to shuttle to and from land. In 1968, the land at our present location was rented. Construction of our clubhouse started and was finished in 1969. The property was purchased in 1987 from the Ultramar Oil Company. The southern portion of the land, now known as Lions Club Marina, was severed off and sold to the Village of Port Stanley.
There was a major renovation and expansion of the clubhouse in 1995. Since then, there have been many additions and improvements made to the property, including a deck, picnic shelter, flower gardens and parking lot expansion. There was a major dredging project in 2000 due to the low water levels. In 2004, it was necessary to dredge again in order to maintain proper docking facilities for 62 boats.
As the club moves forward into its next 70 years, it will be very interesting to see what the future will bring.
The objects of Kanagio Yacht Club shall be to encourage all phases of boating on Lake Erie and related waterways; to promote a high standard of skill and seamanship in the handling of craft; to secure honourable conduct in all activity, and competition; to foster a friendly and co-operative spirit among its members; to cultivate fraternal relations with other yachting organizations, and maintain proper facilities for recreation of its members on a non profit basis.
In 1968 the following resolution was passed: We, the members of Kanagio Yacht Club, in the Village of Port Stanley on the North Shore of Lake Erie, having united to enjoy the sport of Yachting, and to promote the spirit of good fellowship among those who love the water, believing that it is desirable to have our business affairs, and other activities conducted in an orderly manner, do hereby establish and adopt this constitution.
The club was originally formed in 1933 as a sailing club for the wealthy. It had a membership of 30 and 5 active racing sail boats. In 1934, the club wanted to expand to 100 members so membership was no longer restricted to just the wealthy. Membership increased to 52.
The first clubhouse was established in 1934 at the end of Main Street, Port Stanley. It was pier adjacent on the east side of the harbour. The club moved several times in the 1930’s, first to the Shell Oil property (coal docks) and then to the west side of the creek facing the beach east of the present day Mackie’s.
The club was very active in racing in its early years, with the first win in August, 1933 by Theo Turville on his yawl “Athena”. Boats came from across the Great Lakes to race at the Kanagio Yacht Club. By 1939, there were eight 18 foot racing sloops built by Taylor Boat Works of Port Stanley in the club.
In 1950, the club moved to a building located at Stan’s Marina. Anchorage was in the middle of the creek and dinghies were used to shuttle to and from land. In 1968, the land at our present location was rented. Construction of our clubhouse started and was finished in 1969. The property was purchased in 1987 from the Ultramar Oil Company. The southern portion of the land, now known as Lions Club Marina, was severed off and sold to the Village of Port Stanley.
There was a major renovation and expansion of the clubhouse in 1995. Since then, there have been many additions and improvements made to the property, including a deck, picnic shelter, flower gardens and parking lot expansion. There was a major dredging project in 2000 due to the low water levels. In 2004, it was necessary to dredge again in order to maintain proper docking facilities for 62 boats.
As the club moves forward into its next 70 years, it will be very interesting to see what the future will bring.
KANAGIO YACHT CLUB
PORT STANLEY, ONTARIO, CANADA
PORT STANLEY, ONTARIO, CANADA
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