Shanklin Sailing Club

Founded in 1931, shortly after the demise of the Ventnor Sailing Club, with its four 14ft boats built locally by the Blakes of Ventnor. The club had no premises, but a formidable group of Patrons, which included no less than three Admirals (rtd), and had a Viscount for President, R.H. Fox was elected Commodore and Dr. H.S. Howie Wood Secretary. Records of boats sailed in the early days are vague, but were mainly privately owned scows with one club boat, but by 1936 discussion had commenced... more