Southern California Yachting Association.

The Southern California Yachting Association (SCYA) was founded as an unincorporated association in Los Angeles in 1921 to promulgate yacht racing rules and promote wider participation in yachting activities.

Its articles of incorporation were adopted in 1922 and later revised with the addition of by-laws in 1938. SCYA became a nonprofit corporation in 1950 or 1951.

From the description of Southern California Yachting Association records, 1921-1965. (University of California, Irvine). WorldCat record id: 45687802

Organizational History

The Southern California Yachting Association (SCYA) was founded as an association in Los Angeles in 1921 to promulgate yacht racing rules and promote wider participation in yachting activities. Its articles of incorporation were adopted in 1922 and later revised with the addition of by-laws in 1938. SCYA became a nonprofit corporation in 1950 or 1951. By 1953 the association represented 28 member clubs spanning from Ventura to San Diego counties. As of 2000, the association boasts over 80 member clubs. Further information concerning the SCYA can be found on their Web site .

The first and largest yachting association in Southern California, the SCYA promoted wider participation in yachting activities through its publicity campaigns, particularly through annual regattas, boat parades, and races. Members adhered to SCYA rules and regulations governing all aspects of boat racing, addressing such issues as boating safety and yacht maintenance. Today, the SCYA continues to support and foster amateur and professional yachting through its support of boating education, races, regattas, and safety at sea.

From the guide to the Southern California Yachting Association records, 1921-1965, (University of California, Irvine. Library. Special Collections and Archives.)