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In the first organized race was in [[1815]] when, after a night of heavy drinking and general debauchery, a collection of wealthy merchants built scaled replicas of their fastest ships for their sons to race, so that they could bet on the outcome. The race took place on July 14, [[1815]] and the scene drew 800 onlookers. The sons ranged in age from 12 to 23 and were of a variety of skill levels in their knowledge of sailing. A news article at the time read, "The spice merchant '''NAME''''s son, a boy of 16, won the day in a 1/4 sized sloop, resembling that of the ship his father sails for the coast of [[Zaclaria]], that he handled with a deft hand and a brave face in the midst of a field of novices and drunks. He was greeted on the shore by a gay band of merry-makers who celebrated his victory throughout the afternoon and into the night."  
In the first organized race was in [[1815]] when, after a night of heavy drinking and general debauchery, a collection of wealthy merchants built scaled replicas of their fastest ships for their sons to race, so that they could bet on the outcome. The race took place on July 14, [[1815]] and the scene drew 800 onlookers. The sons ranged in age from 12 to 23 and were of a variety of skill levels in their knowledge of sailing. A news article at the time read, "The spice merchant '''NAME''''s son, a boy of 16, won the day in a 1/4 sized sloop, resembling that of the ship his father sails for the coast of [[Zaclaria]], that he handled with a deft hand and a brave face in the midst of a field of novices and drunks. He was greeted on the shore by a gay band of merry-makers who celebrated his victory throughout the afternoon and into the night."  


6 months later the same merchants wagered on a race between their best sailors sailing the same small boats. From there the merchants offered to revitalize the "Royal Sailing Society", Imperator '''NAME''' had no interest in yachting and sold them the assets of the club. The Society was renamed as the Yachting Club of Venceia in [[1818]] as a private members club, the first of its kind. The upper crust of Venceia who were of the maritime bent, joined in droves. An industry of private pleasure yachts was once again built around these men. In [[1823]], the Yachting Club of Parita opened its doors on the same model. By the end of the 19th century there were also yacht clubs in  
6 months later the same merchants wagered on a race between their best sailors sailing the same small boats. From there the merchants offered to revitalize the "Royal Sailing Society", Imperator '''NAME''' had no interest in yachting and sold them the assets of the club. The Society was renamed as the Yachting Club of Venceia in [[1818]] as a private members club, the first of its kind. The upper crust of Venceia who were of the maritime bent, joined in droves. An industry of private pleasure yachts was once again built around these men. In [[1823]], the Yachting Club of Parita opened its doors on the same model. By the end of the 19th century there were also yacht clubs in venceia
 
castra osanavio
sabon
baco
castra jansoro
parita
pasiche


== Clubs ==
== Clubs ==