The idea of creating the Paysandú Yacht Club arose in 1945, when a group of athletes considered the need to have an entity that "promotes and practices sailing and nautical navigation in general" as stated in its minutes. founding of the 1st. March of that year. The corporate headquarters, located on Av. Salto and Costanera, has an artificial bay for boats, with marinas provided with electrical installation and drinking water. Since then and to this day, the institution has participated in countless events in the nautical world. Today, the YCP participates in different competitions according to the annual calendar of activities. It also has a sailing school for adults, and also for children, in the "optimist" category, a breeding ground for future great sailors. Paysandú, Uruguay