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The Redhouse Yacht Club (RYC), which is amongst the oldest yacht clubs in South Africa,〔(East Cape Tourism Board ) states: "Redhouse … yacht club being one of the oldest in the country." Retrieved 2007-01-29〕 hosts large dinghy races, and operates a training program that has produced international champion sailors.〔 *(International Sailing Federation site ), Phillipa Baer (statistics), 2003 African Optimist Championship (international event)〕〔"Feature Article - January '05 - Sailor of the Year". ''Sailing: Inland & Offshore''. . Optimist Champion Justin Onvlee, from RYC. Retrieved 2007-01-28.〕 The club is located in the village of Redhouse, Eastern Cape, South Africa within a fifteen-minute drive of Port Elizabeth. It is situated on the Zwartkops River, a tributary to Algoa Bay which is a popular vacation destination, and a major South African sailing centre. ==Activities== The Club primarily caters to dinghy sailors, sponsors a major dinghy racing program, is an affiliate of the South African Sailing Academy 〔(South African Sailing Academy ) – roster of affiliated facilities - Retrieved 2007-01-29〕 and is a member of the International Sailing Federation as well as part of South African Sailing (organization).〔"South African Sailing :: The Home of SA Sailing". ''South African Sailing'' (website). Retrieved 2007-01-28.〕 The climate around Algoa Bay allows for year-round sailing, and river sailing provides a more sheltered environment for smaller craft. There are about two races per week throughout the year with periodic larger events including national regattas. During its evolution the club has featured large fleets of diverse dinghies with the predominant race fleets presently consisting of Lasers, Mirrors, and Optimists. The Club hosts the annual Eastern Cape inter-schools sailing championship, the 23rd event was held in 1999 〔Stirk, Tim. "Shooting the Breeze". ''Daily Dispatch'' (South African newspaper). . 1999-03-12. Retrieved 2007-01-28.〕〔"Redhouse River Mile set for mid-February". ''The Herald'' (South African newspaper). . 2002-12-13. Retrieved 2007-01-28.〕 The Club provides marina services for local and visiting boaters,〔Marinas in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. ''Marina Info'' (website). . 2004-09-27. Retrieved 2007-01-28.〕 and is endorsed as one of the regional attractions by the Eastern Cape Tourism Board.〔"Bluewater Bay Tourism - Bluewater Bay, Swartkops, St George's Strand, Amsterdamhoek & Redhouse - all part of the Nelson Mandela Metro." ''Bluewater Bay Tourism'' (website). . Discusses Swartkops River Sailing. Endorsed and supported by Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism and the Eastern Cape Tourism Board. Retrieved 2007-01-28.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Redhouse Yacht Club」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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