PRRYC in Prince Rupert, Skeena-Queen Charlotte, Canada | Club

Welcome to PRRYC, Price Rupert, Canada. Established in 1912, PRRYC is one of the oldest Yacht Clubs in Canada. We have the third deepest natural harbour in the world, and are BC's most northerly port. Prince Rupert is served by air, road and rail and has facilities for all types of pleasure and commercial crafts. This is your first port of entry heading south from Alaska and Canadian Customs is open twenty-four hours a day for clearance.

Spend a few days here by taking in the sights and learning about the history and culture of the area. Visit the Museum of Northern British Columbia, explore the downtown and quaint Cow Bay area. Explore our beauttiful coastline or fish for our famous Spring "Tyee" Salmon and enormous Halibut. Stock up on necessary groceries, fuel, water and boat parts. Enjoy taking in the "Northern" life that makes Prince Rupert a special place.  Located on the same site as today, the Yacht Club was incorporated under the Societies Act in 1912 by a group of early Prince Rupert Businessmen. The Club has been in continuous operation since its inception. The First Commodore of the Association was Alex McRae. The Yacht Club is proud to be amongst the oldest in BC.

Its different name "Rowing and Yacht Club" can be attributed to the fact that activities on the water then were confined to small boat rowing and sailing. Internal combustion engines were not readily available in 1910, so man power was the major propellant besides the wind.  Shortly after incorporation the Club was able to purchase the Skeena riverboat "Hazelton", a Sternwheeler that was declared surplus after the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway was completed.

Her engines and paddlewheel were removed and the ship was anchored offshore at the present day site of the gangway and floats. Boats were taken from the water and launched from her stern. All boats were stowed high and dry on the Hazelton's main deck.  The constitution of PRRYC was a very strict one and today evidence can be found that much was done under "gentlemen's aggreements." An interesting point to note is that military personnel were made honorary members. The end of the Second World War marked the gradual transition of the Yacht Club into what you see today. Expenditures in recent years have expanded and improved the docking facility and future improvements including a new Club House are in the works.