Knysna Yacht Club, or simply the KYC, is a sailing club located in town of Knysna, on the Indian Ocean coast of South Africa. History The Club was founded on 31 August 1910 by a handful of sailing enthusiasts. Some of the founder members Ascheton Geddes DE Smidt -First Commodore AV Cooke WP Cuthbert EL Dudley George Rex Duthie JC Duthie JJ Duthie WA Duthie J Rex Metlerkamp The first clubhouse was completed in December 1911 and at a cost of £176.10.0d . The clubhouse was built from yellowwood. General The Yacht Club is well known for its hospitality and world-class facilities. Sailors passing through the Heads have a safe navigable lagoon in which to moor their yachts while visiting Knysna and the surrounding region. References (2010). Knysna Yacht Club 100 years of maritime Tradition, SamIam. External links Knysna Yacht Club website Knysna Yacht clubs in South Africa 1910 establishments in South Africa Sailing in South Africa Sport in KwaZulu-Natal Sports clubs established in 1910