History
It was established in 1867, during the Second French Empire. This club was bestowed Royal Patronage by HRH Emperor Napoleon III and its first president was Admiral Rigault de Genouilly.
In 1891, a new club was founded, the Union des Yachts Francais, Société d'Encouragement pour la Navigation de Plaisance. In 1907 the two clubs merged and were recognized by the International Yacht Racing Union (now the International Sailing Federation).
In 1993, as part of the Club's 125th celebrations, Maïté Etchechoury wrote "Yacht-club de France : sous-série GG7 : répertoire numérique détaillé."
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