Est. in 1927

The Manila Yacht Club

famous for its Manila Bay sunset

Founded by James C. Rockwell, Joseph A. Thomas, Aubrey P. Ames, Stewart A. Taite and A.S. Heyward, 20 January 1927. Suspended operations during World War II, 1941–1945. Resumed operations, January 1946. Hosted the Interport Regatta with Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club as co-host, 1952; represented the Philippines in the Olympic Yachting events, 1960; provided continuous training and support for the Philippine Navy and Philippine teams to the Olympics and SEA Games, 1977 up to the present. The Club is situated close to the Cultural Center of the Philippines complex, which is the country's top performing venue. Adjacent to MYC is the headquarters of the Philippine Navy, and a little farther is the US Embassy.