Wassersportclub Grenzach-Wyhlen e.V.

History

The club was founded in 1967 with 40 members, and each member had to pay an admission fee of 30 Deutsche Mark. In 1970, a lease agreement was concluded between Kraftwerk Birsfelden and the then named Wassersportclub Hochrhein e.V., followed by a board change in 1970/71 with the election of N. Denzinger. Between 1972 and 1974, the slipway, an equipment shed, and additional infrastructure such as fencing were built. In 1975, the club invited children from the Beuggen children's home for a special activity, which was later continued through the municipality's holiday program. In 1987, the club applied to acquire the property; in 1988 the municipality of Grenzach-Wyhlen approved the purchase; and in 1990 the site was bought, financed by ten club members and existing club assets. In 2002, the name was changed to "Wassersportclub Grenzach-Wyhlen e.V.", and in 2004 the club joined the Landesverband Motorbootsport Baden-Wuerttemberg e.V. After the 40th anniversary in 2007, the club completed a new facility and relocation in 2013, implemented the second construction phase and inauguration in 2014, and built a new slipway in 2015. In 2017, the club celebrated its 50th anniversary and underwent a generational change on the board. According to the club information, it currently has 20 members, including 17 with boats and 3 without boats.