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Harbour Ridge Yacht Club where King Charles
Members Embark On Historic II became an avid and
passionate sailor in the
Visit To The Oldest Yacht London area. It was one
of his loyal courtiers,
Club In The World Murrough O’Brien, the
First Earl of Inchiquin,
A delegation of avid sailors from Harbour Ridge Yacht who played a pivotal
Club in Palm City, Fla., embarked on an unforgettable role in reintroducing
journey to the Royal Cork Yacht Club (RCYC) in Cork, the love of sailing to the
Ireland, on Aug. 18. Established in 1720, the RCYC coastal city of Cork in
proudly holds the distinction of being the oldest yacht the late 1600s.
club in the world, a testament to its enduring legacy in As the interest in
the world of sailing. sailing continued to
Sailing for pleasure, a pastime now enjoyed by burgeon, it was in the Harbour Ridge Yacht Club
countless enthusiasts worldwide, has its roots traced year 1720 when William
back to the early 1600s in the Netherlands. The sport’s O’Brien, the grandson
popularity grew, and it eventually made its way to England, of Murrough O’Brien,
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along with five of his like-minded friends, decided to
formalize their sailing activities. They established the
“Water Club of the Harbour of Cork,” setting the stage
for a long and illustrious history of seafaring camaraderie.
In 1831, a significant milestone was reached when
King William IV granted the club the prestigious privilege
of using the coveted prefix “Royal.” From that moment
onward, it became known as the “Royal Cork Yacht
Club,” forever etching its place in maritime history.
The visit by Harbour Ridge Yacht Club members to the
Royal Cork Yacht Club is a celebration of the enduring
spirit of sailing, a shared passion for the seas, and a tribute
to the rich heritage of maritime tradition that both clubs
represent. This historic visit serves as a symbol of the
deep-rooted connections that span across oceans and unite
Commodore Steve Kiss sailors from around the world.
exchanging burgees with
Manager Amy Hyde of the RCYC
The dining room of the RCYC
The bar at the RCYC
It’s Time To Apply For Live
Your Dream Awards
By Jackie Holfelder
Since 1972, Soroptimist International’s Live Your Dream
Awards program has been helping women who are working to
better their lives through additional schooling and skills training.
The financial support they receive is often the difference
in whether or not they can continue with the education that
is so precious to them.
T h i s sp r i n g ,
Soroptimist International
of Stuart (SIS) was able
to present two women
with 2023 awards at their
Awards Dinner in May.
On Aug. 1, the
application portal for the
2024 Live Your Dream
Awards opened and the
enrollment process –
which is completely
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simpler. Southern Regional Governor-
The parameters for elect, Marie Kennedy and
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award specify the Your Dream winner
recipient must be a
primary breadwinner for themself and their dependents, be
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Recent winners have used their monetary awards at
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Eligible applicants should submit their applications
between Aug. 1 and Nov. 15.
Ultimately, a Live Your Dream Awards finalist has the
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