Mersey Yacht Club

Although authentic records covering the early period are hard to come by, extensive research into yachting on the Mersey was done by the late Mr George D. Johnson in 1970.
His investigations revealed that the first regatta held at Sayer's Point, where the original Club House stood, was in 1877. It was not certain whether a club-house was actually built at that time, but it is certain regattas and other yachting events were held then.
A Yacht or Aquatic Club was inaugurated in September, 1893. Mr William Buck was elected to the chair of foundation Commodore in that year.
The inaugural meeting of the Mersey Yacht Club, as we know it today, was held at Curwen's Salon in Rooke Street, Devonport on 12th November 1923