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Royal Thames Yacht Club

British organization
Also known as: Thames Yacht Club
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The Royal Thames Yacht Club is a British organization dedicated to yachting and boating. It was established in 1830 following a racing dispute within the Thames Yacht Club. Yachting, which originated in the Netherlands as a pleasure craft for royalty and wealthy citizens, was introduced to England by King Charles II in the 17th century. The Royal Thames Yacht Club is one of the oldest yacht clubs, with early predecessors forming in Ireland around 1720 and a precursor club on the Thames in 1775. Yachting involves sailing or power-driven vessels used for racing or recreation, excluding boats propelled by paddles or oars.12

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