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BROADLAND SPORT 



COMMODORES OF THE CLUB 



SINCE ITS FORMATION IN 1876. 



The subscription was only five shillings per annum and 

 every amateur yachtsman eligible to become a member. The 

 regattas held by this club at once became and still are the 

 events of the season, so far as yachting in Broadland is 

 concerned, and at the Acle August fixture it is usual to see 

 yachts and boats of all rigs moored to the river bank on both 

 sides, and as near to one another as they can conveniently 

 get, for a mile and upwards, which shows the popularity 

 of the club. 



The burgee has a blue ground with a yellow cross. 



In 1898 an innovation was introduced into the club, 

 which necessitated a reorganisation of its rules and con- 

 stitution. After much debate it was determined to have a 

 large and adequately-fitted houseboat on board of which 

 members could obtain meals, accommodation for the night, 

 and any other convenience they might require. The boat 

 was built by Messrs Collins of Wroxham, upon solid lines, for 

 a registered syndicate of certain supporters of the club, who 

 took shares at one pound each, and the boat was let to the 



