Yacht Club Guide
of PICYA Member Clubs 'The Pacific Inter-Club
Yacht Association (PICYA) was formed in San Francisco on May
12, 1896, to improve communication between yacht clubs,
provide uniform racing rules, and encourage yachting. The US
Yacht Racing Association and YRA of San Francisco were
created in 1928 to take over most major sail races. From the
5 charter clubs, today there are 100 member clubs in
Northern California with a combined membership of
approximately 15,600 boating families.
Most clubs participate in a variety of inter-club
activities designed to strengthen member yacht clubs. Many
clubs have nearly perfect attendance at the monthly General
Delegates Meetings, which are the primary source of
information flow. There is a Flag Officers' Conference each
spring to familiarize new club leaders with the heads of
various boating related organizations. There is a
corresponding Management Seminar each fall to improve club
management skills. Safety conferences are also held to
address topical issues of concern. Clubs compete annually
for 26 prestigious perpetual trophies including keel boat,
youth, predicted log, over-the-bottom, leadership,
newsletter, and participation competitions.'
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