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Misil V Participating in the Predicted Log Race – Early 1960s
The George McCloy Trophy (Ship’s Wheel) is awarded to the winning A change of name
team in this predicted log race which sees a sail boat and a power
boat team together to combine points.
to raise a glass?

Throughout 1960 the Club tried unsuccessfully to get its
liquor licence reinstated. In March of 1960, a new charter
was issued and the Club incorporated as the Yacht Club
of Port Credit paving the way for an application for new
licence under the new name. Needless to say, once a new
licence was finally granted in December of 1961, strict
rules of conduct and house rules were established.

Work boat or

club mascot?

The Club needed a work boat for the harbour and a
committee boat for racing and approval was granted
by the Executive to build a new vessel. The March
1961 newsletter announced that “hull #1313 is nearing
completion at Mahaffey’s Manufactory and the
builders will soon be ready to paint her name.”
A “Name the Tender” contest was conducted and
Protector was the winning name protecting and serving
the Club for many years to come.

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