Ottawa River Yacht Club

Ottawa River Yacht Club was chartered by the state of Ohio on October 25, 1910. Five members who witnessed and signed the charter were George Seney, Charles Fowler, Walter Torgler, Carl Meyers and Leo Hillebrand. Leo Hillebrand became the first commodore. One hundred and twenty-two names are affixed to the charter. These are our first members. On January 6, 1912 our Ladies Auxilliary was formed. The ladies have always been an asset to the Club. In 1913 they pledged $100.00 for the installation... more