eee eg gy ce ete foe twee sof ee soy EG ‘lene 55 i . ” one we se a we ht we ee ee ee ee ree Hw we REP RB Ne ' eet eee -— wn o ° og - ZZ © = rT a= = @ ZZ @ = od = Ss @ oF —= ' Yacht club story one : of success ‘ » The Prince Rupert Yacht Club has heen in operation for almost as many years as our city has been incorporated. Available records however, date back to the year 1922 when Dr. W. T. Kergin was commo- dore. Actually, the Yacht Club foes under the correct title of the Prince Rupert Rowing and Yacht Club, but it is commonly known to city residents as the Yacht Club. Some residents, such as Gun- nard Anderson, are long time members. Mr. Anderson admits to being a member “for at least 40 years.” - The Yacht Club has enjoyed “a long and prosperous life, and -is good for many years. to “come, Many famous boats have visited there and the guest ‘book in the clubhouse contains vthe names of people famous ,throughout the world. . The club has” approximately 120 vessels call each year. Spring and summer are the busy sea- sons for both visitors and local sportsmen who-moor their boats there. Courtesy docking and cemeteries" YACHT CLUB EVER READY TO WAVE WELCOME TO VISITORS available to visitors Visitors to the Yacht Club the club building. Caretaker advice on fueling, shopping Rupert. Complete tourist in- * The club is busiest from Fri-| are favorably impressed as Jock Davidson is usually on facilities and information on formation is available at the day to Sunday night when most they dock their beats and view hand to greet them and offer places tu visit while in Prince club to all visitors. people like to get out and travel werent around. * At the present time there are S | can be handled. They represent an investment by their boating cnthusiast owners of many | thousands of dollars. “Jock Davidson, the present : Sve te. SHINE Qlarly tied up at the club! which is just about as many as 140 members in the club. Ap- proximately 135 boats are reg- caretaker, keeps a constant eye on things and boat owners are well assured of security against Hometowners who decide to! do go to boat builders. Wahl's) even a sailboat. ; | Of one thing there is no doubt FAMIL y FUN AFL OA T theft. iget a boat in Prince Rupert can’ Boatyard, for instance, is ever’ Way and by far the major- at all. That’s the fact that the | The present executive includes roughly be divided into two, eager for orders for private plea ity of prospective boat owners,;number of boat owners in| What could be more enjoy- creasingly - popular outdoor of cruisers from other cities able on a fine day than a_ recreation. Not only is boating on the Continent are calling cruise? This photo of cruise gaining a higher spot on the each year. visitors to Prince Rupert il- list of pursuits of Prince Ru- commodore Hugh Muir, vice-j| classes — the ‘“do-it-yourself"| sure craft large or small, and however, do their buying from4 Prince Rupert is on the up | commodore Bill Elkins, secre-|man, and the person who spurns | is in fact building a 48-footer Prince Rupert stores, agents | swing. ' tary-treasurer George West, and |the manual effort and buys his | this summer for a Prince Ru- for a number of top brand| “More and more people are | directors Sid Elkins, Dr. Mitch | boat ready-made. ipert purchaser. name craft. from big mail or-! buying boats every year,’ Says | ‘Green, Andy McDonald and Bill Either, though, is a hard- “We're very interested in der firms, and from national| the manager of the Co-Op | aon lustrates the joys of an in- pert people, a larger number Sutherland. . - «|headed type who shops. around; meeting the needs of pleasure manufacturers with outlets here. | tre boat sales department. HAD. LONG RUN HAS MANY TONGUES HOME STILL STANDS Membership in the club de-|for the best product to meet! boaters.” the “management (‘They like to compare makes. | ‘The favored lengths are any-| ‘London's’ “Royal” “Theatre in! The externa] services’ of the The 12th-century home of thy . on ‘pends upon available space.}his particular requirements. i says. They'll build anything and do a lot of sizing up of the: where from 14 feet upwards.'Drury Lane has been playing|British Broadcasting Corpora-|ancestors of George Washington ee é Names are taken and voted upon This doesn’t preclude the fact. from a modest wooden beat «motors most suitable for the! he says, with a strong emphasis | since 1663, in the reign of ition present programs in 40/still stands five miles west of : : in rotation as vacancies occur. that some boating enthusiasts to elaborate metal craft or boats of their choice. on the 18. 20 and 21-footers.| Charles IT. ‘languages besides English, Sunderland, northern England. , | Combination . inboard-outboard | Se models are also popular. OVER 30 YEARS OF TRUSTED BUILDING EXPERIENCE “gahe manager of one Cana- iGontinms “the en he in. THE ESQUIRE SHOP | iecrease in boat owning. he says, - _ | is general throughout British WHERE THE l7D ‘Columbia. and has bcen par- e ticularly noticeable in the last , OUTDOORSME N AAEET few years. The reasons, in Prince Ru- y - pert’s case, are obvious—prox- Let ‘Mike’ and “Harley” Show You Why LTD imity to interior lakes, and . ° the harbor and sea’ within ; 's . The é stone's throw. The ocean- TOP QUALITY — LOW PRICES and PERSONAL SERVICE Roing boater can be as ¢ .... YOURS AT ESQUIRE SHOP bitious as he likes—he can | either head for the open sea, | | | or putter about closer to home . at places like the salt lakes PIONEER e ; Terylene filled Dak-Pak ) & nerass the harbor from the | Slee in Robes le P vi ' | 95: city, or wind in and out up | Cela-cloud lining, insulated, e ps | Tuck Inlet, or visit the mul- | King Size. | | ® BOAT BUILDING © COMPLETE REPAIRS © MARINE WAYS (2.50 TON CAPACITY) titude of offshore islands, Fibreglass and aluminum mo- dels in 12 and 14-foot lengths | WATERPROOF “KING TREAD” wre particularly popular wilh ! Rupert buyers, and can be | bought for as little as $199, | A Weat er Ca which — represents — relatively | Ds O t B t cheap enjoyment of the water! U oor 00 $ for those who can make the ut- Ideal for boating and tishing most use of their craft, The average 12-foot aluminum boat | LONG PEAK BOAT and FISH CAPS comfortably takes up to a seve en and a hall horsepower mo- tor engine. WEIGHT FACTOR raat “PIONEER” LARGE SELECTION One major retailer says tha Sport and Casual in the last three years, sales of Lawron and Dryskin —- All Nylon y ve ” . e aff markedly. Weight compared PRINCE RUPERTS LARGEST BOATYARD | iitictcursinniess Rain Gear Wear {hr ss boats, and necessity wooden hull bants have fallen fibreglass of upkeep are principal factors Lightost and toughest of them alll! Pants —- Shirts —- Sweotors —- Jackets in this, he claims. A few years ago buyers were dubious of the wuminum boats. They wanted ample proof of BUSH CLOTH FOR SUMMER WEAR durability and stability--and the intervening years have given DRILLER‘S ' For over 30 years we have been ‘them the assurance they wanted, ° traw ats rom : While Prince Rupert boaters building boats in Prince Rupert. have the dual opportunity af rl an $ oeean and Interior hake mains ildi i ~ many find they must sete ” et"! S S d St For boat building or marine re tha haat for one direction only Built to stand tho Gaff! am oned raws i ' —the yan ever for the sea, pars d ea | with a company wd the 12-feot er under car that’s famous for dependabil- banner for tatand jaunts, ne SEE THE DISPLAY OF MANY FINE ITEMS IN OUR WINDOW! ’ . ’ i @nehys, the seven and elght ity. Call any time for estimates. Wait font type. Phe 14-foot runabout is oa highly popular model with all how. ever, And, of course, the 16 tooo and Tough, Durable, Lightweight, All Sizos ® Expert Craftsmen over cruisers miauntain a steady popularity with the person who has a summer home, who aes "The Friondly Store -— Where You Sco Moro” | POSTAL BOX 23—-PRINCE RUPERT PHONE 3070 — NIGHTS 5320 - 5626 In for sport fishing In a bly way, und generally ikes to spend a 208 - 6th St. Phono 3693 Keod dew) of his spare time on the water. fe car can | amaactecnetre van tg tars echt rms pt eevee onan erence seer sea nn) tire aaa had aa na 8 ir ca renee ae ahs so ke ee ee 8 om tf eee ee ee mw we et ee te eo.