Sailing

SAILING has a long history in BC, one of the most beautiful cruising and racing areas in the world. However, the first recorded sailing competition, held at ESQUIMALT by the Royal Navy in 1859, failed due to lack of wind. NEW WESTMINSTER's first sailing race was staged at the Queen's Birthday celebrations in 1861. Steamboat racing was also popular around this time. NANAIMO and VICTORIA staged other races and regattas through the turn of the 20th century. The Victoria Yacht Club began in 1892...

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