Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club

In 1883 a group of Wellington sailors called a meeting in the Pier Hotel to discuss the formation of a yacht club. The result was the Port Nicholson Yacht Club (PNYC) and subsequent meetings determined the Club’s flag and rules. The first general meeting was held at the Pier Hotel on 3 October 1883. At this meeting, the Governor of the day, Sir William Jervois, consented to take the office of Commodore. The membership had reached 80 and at the conclusion of the meeting the chairman suggested... more