Perth Flying Squadron Yacht Club Inc

PERTH FLYING SQUADRON YACHT CLUB INC.

The title, “Flying Squadron” was adopted and copied from the Sydney Flying Squadron, which raced 18 footer open sailing, centreboard, live ballast boats, which were renown all over the world as the largest sail carrying craft. The sail spread gave the appearance as if the boats were flying through the water and the general public called them “Flying Boats”. This title was therefore adopted to sign  ...