Of the work carried out by the club perhaps the programme for 1874 gives as fair a sample as it is possible to choose, taking one year with another. The list of matches was as follows:—
Nos. 1 and 2. Matches to and from Douglas, Isle of Man.
No. 3. Match for yachts not exceeding 7 tons. No. 5 Champion Cup, with 7l. added.
No. 4. Match for yachts not exceeding 20 tons. Corinthian Race. 25l. Helmsman 5l., with tankards for the crew.
No. 5. For yachts not exceeding 25 tons. No. 3 Champion Cup; with 25l. added.
No. 6. Open to all yachts. Corinthian Race, 50l. Helmsman 5l., and tankards for crew.
No. 7. For all yachts not exceeding 7 tons; 15l. given by Mr. Macartney.
No. 8. Match open to all yachts. No. 1 Champion Cup, 50l. added; two helmsmen's prizes of 4l. each.
No. 9. For all yachts not exceeding 15 tons; 1st prize 15l., 2nd prize 10l., given by Mr. Fulton. Helmsman 5l.
No. 10. For all yachts not exceeding 40 tons. 2nd Champion Cup, with 35l. added.