Huron Yacht Club

The Huron River was a commercial port for years. Fish, ore and coal boats were the only marine activity coming and going, with an occasional small boat for recreation using the harbor. The first organized yachting activities started in the early 1930s when the Southern Lake Erie Star Fleet held two races a season, off the old Harbor Pier, the race course extending to the west of the pier. The first race was in May and the last in October. During those years, several regattas were organized and more... more