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The Royal Yacht Squadron, founded in 1815 in London, is among the most prestigious and exclusive yacht clubs in the world. In 1817 the the Prince Regent joined and after his coronation as George IV in 1820, the club was renamed the Royal Yacht Club. In 1833 William IV renamed the club The Royal Yacht Squadron. The organization’s headquarters is at Cowes Castle on the Isle of Wight, and are credited with originating Cowes Week, one of the longest-running regatta events in the world.