Christchurch Sailing Club

There is considerable documentary evidence to indicate that "recreational" sailing was taking place in Christchurch Harbour long before 1874, the year it is generally accepted that the Sailing Club was formally organised as a Club, based next to Place Mill, at Christchurch Quay. The name "The Christchurch Sailing Club" may not have been used until sometime after 1874. Before 1878 it may have been known as "The Christchurch Amateur Sailing Club". It is referred to by this name in a copy of the... more