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The KYCN is one of the oldest clubs on the Belgian Coast.
- The origins go back to 1932, the date of inauguration "Association of Propriotors and friends of Nieuwpoort Bain" (APANIB) the objects were the promotion and development of Nieuwpoort Bain in regard of tourism in general and including water sports.
- 1932 : The YCN (Yacht Club Nieuwpoort) was a local extension of the R.Y.C.O. (Royal Yacht Club Ostende)
- 1933 : The YCN was officially recognised by the Belgian Royal Federation of Yachting
- 1936 : Foundation of a new associatoin named "Yacht Club of Niewpoort"
- 1937 : The YCN became totally independant, and broke its' ties with the R.Y.C.O. but continued its sporting cameraderie as before. (a letter dated 5/6/37 confirms this). In the beginning the Y.C.N. had 20 members and 10 boats. A substantial Capital sum was underwritten by several members for the construction of a Club House and storage facility.
- 1939 : A new Club House was built on the banks of the river (Opened 15th. August ).
- 1940 : Membership risen to 113 members. During the war years 1940 - 1945, the YCN went into hibernation.
- After the war, the YCN started up again under new Articles in 1948 (3/4/48 No. 777)
- 1954 : 200 Members and 50 boats.
- 1965 : Name changed to Yacht Club Nieuwpoort
- 1966 : 400 Members and 380 boats.
- 1971 : The YCN moved to new buildings : a new Club House was built on the "island" Krommehoek. The Club was honoured by the presence of H.R.H. Prince Albert who kindly conducted the opening.
- 1984 : King Baudouin conferred the title "Royal" on the Yacht Club.
- 1988 : Club twinned with "Societe des Regates du Havre".
- 2005 : Start of works on extending the marina (South Basin)
- 2006 : Continuation of works for extension of Marina (West bank of Kromme Hoek)
- 2007 - 2009 Works continue and extend to Club House Renovation plus increasing number of berths for larger yachts.
President & Commodore :
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Georges Hannecart
( 1935 - 1950 )
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Alberic Florizoone
( 1951 - 1965 )
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Paul Orban
( 1966 - 1987 )
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Christian Deleu
( 1988 - 1998 )
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Marc Vanderstichele
( 1999 - 2001 )
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Willy Vandemeulebroucke
( 2002 - 2006)
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Baudouin Meyhui
( 2006 - ...... )
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International races
Since its inauguration, The KYCN has organised, with the collaboration of other Clubs or Classes numerous International Regattas, the principal of which were:
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1935 - Course internationale Ostende - Nieuport
- 1959 - Régates internationales de Flying Dutchman
- 1969 - European Fireball Championship.
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1972 - World Championship 420
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1976 - Europe European Championship ( YCN + Hofstade Royal Yacht Club )
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1984 - Quarter Ton Cup ( World Championship )
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1987 - Three Quarter Ton Cup ( World Championship )
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1991 - One Ton Cup ( World Championship )
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1993 - European Championship First Class 8
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1995 - European Circuit Mumm 36
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2002 - 470 World Junior Championship
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2003 - Cadet World Championship
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2003 - Half Ton Cup2004 - Micro World Championship
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2005 - European Laser Masters Championship
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2008 - European Laser Masters Championship
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