History
In 1907, a local group formed and launched the Eau Gallie Yacht Club with George F. Patterson as the first Commodore. Others in the group included General John B. Castleman, Alexander Hodgson, the Gleasons and the Rossetters. In 1910, the Eau Gallie Yacht Club built a clubhouse along the Eau Gallie River.
In 1936, the club was the venue for the International Moth Class Regatta.
On May 29, 1942, members of the club rescued eight sailors whose ship had been torpedoed by a German U-boat.
In 1960, the Eau Gallie Yacht Club moved to its current location in Indian Harbour Beach. The Brevard Historical Commission considered the original clubhouse historical due to the influence of the organization on boating in the region and the architectural significance of the building.
The 2001 US Sailing Team contained two club members. The 2002 team had one member.
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