Barbados Yacht Club through the Years

A Brief History Of The Building Which Is
Now The Club House Of
The Barbados Yacht Club
The Club House Building Was Once
“The Royal Hotel Barbados”
1911 – 1918
Between 1918 & 1920 The Building was Occupied By
The American Embassy
A Brief History Of The Barbados Yacht Club
On August 23rd 1924 five individuals convened a meeting at the
Bridgetown Club to consider the formation of a Yacht Club.
They were Colonel W. Bowring , Messer's E.A. Hinkson, J.H. Wilkinson,
E.E.H. Thorne and C.B.F. Jones. The Club was formed and the official opening
took place on December 26th 1924
The property known as “Shot Hall” was leased and subsequently acquired in 1926
Historian Warren Alleyne suggested that the main building was built
around 1810 -1811.
It was the residence of the Chief Engineer of the British Regiment stationed at the
Garrison.
Lt. Col . William Bowring M.B.E. - E.D.
The Barbados Yacht Club’s First Commodore 1924 - 1945
The Royal Charter Was Granted In 1933 And The Club’s
Name Changed To:
“The Royal Barbados Yacht Club”.
After Barbados's Independence In 1966 The Club Reverted
To Its Original Name:
“The Barbados Yacht Club”
The Barbados Yacht Club's Coat Of Arms
Commodore Andrew Hutchinson
2012 -2015
The Main Club House Is A Listed Barbados National Trust
Building & Falls Within The Bridgetown / Garrison World
Heritage Site
The Barbados Yacht Club
The Following Slides Highlight Some Of The
Improvements Which Took Place Between
1937 & 2015
Major Refurbishment Of Facilities
The Club House underwent major refurbishment in the Year 2000
Over the next fifteen years further upgrades to the facilities took place.
In 2005 the members agreed to the construction of a new beach facility
consisting of a new kitchen ,bar and changing facilities.
The refurbishment enabled the club to host many local and international
events and offered members significantly Improved facilities , including
tennis courts
Boating was relocated to the area to the north of the property
In recent times the car parks and boat parks were refurbished
New staff facilities & boating Locker facilities were constructed In 2015
Shot Hall
This Water Colour Of
“Shot Hall”
Was Painted By Lady
Carter in 1904 It Is A
View Of The Building
From The Beach .Lady
Carter Was The Wife
Of Sir Gilbert Carter
The Governor Of
Barbados Between
1904 -1911
The Picture Was
Presented To The Club
In 2009 By
Major Michael
Hartland
The Club House Was Once Painted Pink
The Club House - 2015
The Sweet Lime Hedges Have Been Meticulously Maintained Over The Years
Thanks To A Dedicated Grounds Staff
The Club’s Main Entrance
The Main Entrance - 2015
Tennis Courts
Tennis Hard Courts - 2015
Through The Years
View Of The Beach From The Radisson
Hotel 2015
View Of The Beach From The Aquatic
Club 1937
View Of The Club House From The West Lawn - 2015
Power Boats Parked on The West Lawn -2004
Pathway To The Club House - 2004
Pathway To The Club House 2015
Changing Rooms & Beach Bar
The New Beach Facility Constructed In 2005/06
The Beach Facility Complete With Changing Rooms, Kitchen & Bar
Children's Play Area - 2015
The Ballroom Decorated For A Wedding Reception - 2012
A Library Was Created Upstairs The Club House
Additional Parking Space Created On The Former Croquet Lawn
Paving The “Grave Yard” 2012
Through The Years
Winch Shed Of Old
Refurbished Winch Shed
Through The Years
Boat Park
Paved Boat Park
Construction Of Staff Facilities ,
Gym & Sail Locker Facilities
New Staff Facility ,Store Room & Proposed Gym
Old Locker Building
A Side View Of Locker Building
Old Lockers
Old Lockers
New Sail Locker Building
90TH Anniversary Celebrations
The Club
Formally
Celebrated
Its 90th
Anniversary
On January
24th 2015
H.E . Sir Elliott Belgrave Governor General Of Barbados
With Commodore Andrew Hutchinson
Past Commodore Jack Hoad With Family & Friends
Mr. Peter Ince The Clubs Oldest Member
Members Enjoying Music By The Merrymen Of Barbados
The View Of Burke’s Beach Through The Opening in “Wiggins Wall”
Sunset At The BYC
Thank You, I hope you enjoyed this presentation.
If you have not visited the club recently we look
forward to welcoming you soon to the following:
Our week day buffet in the Club House
Lunch from the beach menu
Drinks from the beach bar
Our Iconic “Teas On The Beach” are served daily
Happy hours on Fridays and the last Friday night themed
buffet dinners with entertainment
The Club also caters for wedding receptions & other functions
Created By Peter Marshall