Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron
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| Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron | |
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 Burgee of Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron |
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| Formation | 1837 |
| Type | Organizations based in Canada with royal patronage |
| Legal status | active |
| Purpose/focus | advocate and public voice, educator and network |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Location | 44°37′16.1″N 63°34′55″W / 44.621139°N 63.58194°WCoordinates: 44°37′16.1″N 63°34′55″W / 44.621139°N 63.58194°W |
| Region served | Nova Scotia Canada |
| Official languages | English, French |
The Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron (RNSYS) is a yacht club located on the Northwest Arm of Halifax Harbour in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Primarily a sailing club, the RNSYS also offers instructional programs and on water activities for all ages.
The RHSYS beginnings date back to July 1837, and the first clubhouse was built in 1860 - originally named The Royal Halifax Yacht Club. RNSYS is the finish line for the biennial Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race which begins in Marblehead, Massachusetts
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[edit] External links
- Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron - official website
- List of Civilian organizations with prefix "Royal" - Heritage Canada.
- List of civilian organizations with the prefix "Royal" prepared by the Department of Canadian Heritage
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