Haapsalu Yacht Club, Haapsalu – sailing school and history

Overview

Haapsalu Yacht Club calls itself Estonia's first yacht club: in 1888 the Estonian Sea Yacht Club was founded and sailed from Haapsalu, a year also counted as the start of ice sailing in Estonia. The present club (a non-profit association) was registered in 1994 and is based on the Holm peninsula; it runs a sailing school and sails both on open water and on ice. Club sailors have won gold and silver at ORC world championships.

Founded: 1888
Federation: Eesti Purjetamise Liit
Email: info@hjk.ee
Registry code: 80091583

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Sailing school and courses

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History and achievements

1888The Estonian Sea Yacht Club is founded and sails from Haapsalu; the year is also counted as the start of ice sailing in Estonia
1900The Haapsalu Sailing and Rowing Club is founded
1928Haapsalu Yacht Club belongs to the Estonian Yacht Clubs Union founded in 1928
1947Haapsalu ice sailors begin a run of success at major championships
1958The first Muhu Strait Regatta is sailed, with Haapsalu as its main venue
1988A new clubhouse and yacht quays are completed
1994The present Haapsalu Jahtklubi association is registered (16 November)

Home harbour & location

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Position: 58°57.47′ N 23°31.60′ E
58.95782, 23.52674
Address: Holmi 14
Radio: VHF 12
emergency VHF 16 · DSC 70

Frequently asked

Can I learn to sail here?

Yes. The club lists these courses: Sailing school.

Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?

Sea rescue: JRCC Tallinn +372 619 1224. Or call 112. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.

When was Haapsalu Yacht Club founded?

In 1888.