History of the Club
The story of Tarbert Loch Fyne Yacht Club began on the 18th December 1936 when a group of sailing enthusiasts met in Leitch's sail loft to discuss the desirability or advisability of forming a club to encourage the sailing and racing of small sailing craft in the vicinity of Tarbert. After much discussion 21 names were enrolled as members.
Life Membership..... £3.3/- each,
Ordinary Membership.... 5/- per year.
Ladies.... 3/- per year
The members sailed home-made 14ft wooden dinghies of which there were 12 - 14. Some of the names were - Tern, Ruby, Mary, Molly, Venus, Pakeha, Mona, Ann, Jean, Rossa, Nan and Morna. Racing was very competitive with courses of 6 miles and the finishes inside the harbour.
By the end of the 1st year more boats were being built with the help of Mr Thomas Dickie (Dickies Yard) in design etc., 39 races had been run and membership stood at 93.
The club flag incorporated blue /white being the Scottish colours and TT from the fishing boat registration (a lot of the members were fishermen).
In August 1939 a team from Tarbert competed at Bardowie. Unfortunately war intervened so a return match did not happen.
Our present club house and land were purchased in 1947 for the handsome price of £50. A sound investment.
We thank the founder members for their foresight in starting our club and passing on into our care the club house and their enthusiasm for the great sport of sailing.
