The club was formed on the 25th July 1935, making 2010 our 75th Anniversary year.   The formation followed five years of preparation and discussion. Key dates during this period were:

• 1930, May 1st - a group met to discuss setting up a Boating Club (including motor boats). Receipts were issued for subscriptions.
•   1932, Dec 6th - Scott Park land leased to W de Their, but there was still discussion over siting the Club at Scott Park or Mortens Jetty.
•   1933, May 3rd - a group met and clearly intended to proceed to set up Mount Pleasant Boating Club. Subscriptions were set.
•   1934, Jan 15th - the group agreed to build a clubhouse.
•   1935, July 25th - Mount Pleasant Boating Club incorporated under the Incorporated Societies Act 1908
•   1962 - Name changed to Mount Pleasant Yacht Club, as presently incorporated