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 Early in the fall of 1933 the Off Soundings Club was founded by Edward Southworth. He saw the need of a club composed of members interested in sailing and sailing only, meeting once a week, .thereby enabling the members to enjoy themselves .ashore as well as afloat. He launched the club by getting together his friends and cruising .companions, E. S. Bradford, Sanford Lawton, and John L. Blake. They were all most enthusiastic about the idea, and within a few weeks Ed Southworth, with the help of Stan Bradford, had .drawn up the club's constitution and by-laws. On November 7, 1933, the organization meeting was held at the University Club, Springfield, Massachusetts. The constitution and by-laws were adopted and the following officers were elected:
Edward Southworth.................Commodore
E. Standish Bradford................Vice Commodore
Sanford Lawton........................ Rear Commodore & Measurer
John L. Blake............................ Secretary & Treasurer
During the first year the following were elected members: Robert Irwin, Parmly Hanford, Arthur Johnson, Melvin D. Southworth, Walter C. Evans, and Don McClench. In February, 1935, the club was fortunate in having its burgee drawn by one of its members, Gluyas Williams.
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