RCYC Junior Club Celebrates 100 Years

RCYC 1925 Junior ClubHouse

Built a century ago, the Junior Club building is still on site

May 27, 2025

This summer, The Royal Canadian Yacht Club is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its Junior Club. The RCYC was established in 1852 on Toronto Island and the Junior Club in 1925.

Since its founding a century ago, the Junior Club has been a place where young sailors learn and excel. It has shaped generations of skilled sailors, many of whom have gone on to represent Canada on the international stage as champions and leaders in the sport.

The Junior Club’s first instructor, Roper Dayment, in 1925
The Junior Club’s first instructor, Roper Dayment, in 1925
Ruth Mills First Girls' JC Instructor 1956-60
Ruth Mills First Girls’ JC Instructor 1956-60

One of Canada’s most prominent development venues, the RCYC Junior Club welcomes youth of all ages and backgrounds, Members and non-members from all over the world and has offered various bursary programs.

Over its century of history, this program has produced Olympians, Olympic Medalists, Pan Am Games Medalists,

America’s Cup participants, Canada’s Cup Winners, Admiral’s Cup, World Match Racers,

World Team Racers, Fastnet competitors, Ocean Race and Globe 40 competitors. Equally importantly, the program has inspired cruisers, and many more who have a lifelong love of sailing.

Paul Henderson (left) and Harry Bruce win the Aphrodite Cup
Paul Henderson (left) and Harry Bruce win the Aphrodite Cup

The season’s pinnacle is a Homecoming-style party on Saturday, June 28th at the RCYC Island Clubhouse. All past Junior Club attendees, instructors, and coaches are welcome! 

The celebrations include:

Sailpast: Saturday, May 17 (last Saturday)

Cyber Sail Youth Regatta: Saturday, May 31

Junior Club Open House/BBQ: Saturday, June 21

TGIF Sailing Night: Friday, June 27

JC100 Homecoming Reunion: Saturday, June 28

JC100 Family Sailing/Regatta: Sunday, June 29

To Register, Click here.  For more details on our Junior Club 100 celebrations, Click Here

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