March 5, 1898
The President, Mr. Granval, proposed to members of SNM at the General Meeting the construction of a wooden Club House (35 x 10 meters) for a cost of 53,000 Francs. The proposal went through with 48 votes for, 13 votes against and an uncompleted voting paper. Revertégat, specialists in ship woodwork, were awarded the contract and work started immediately with the authorization of the all-powerful Compagnie des Docks, in the inner harbor of the North dry dock, then called the lake. The work was supervised by Mr. Vence, an inspector from Lloyd’s and Mr. Boisevain, an inspector from Bureau Veritas. Canon Gambert christened the Club House. Originally only the ground floor was fitted out and the upper floor was simply a deck covered by a canopy. It quickly became expedient to permanently enclose this area and use this precious space for lounge areas. Fretwork in the period style was also added. The Floating Club House, moored at the Quai des Belges since it was built, was moved to the wharf in front of the Town Hall in 1936 when work to enlarge the Port quay in 1938 made this move necessary. To avoid being moved twice, the Club House took over its current position on the Quai de Rive Neuve and the extended and restored wharves were also transferred along with all the moorings with the help of the Ponts-et-Chaussées technical corps. In 1909, a prosperous situation meant that the President, Mr. Cyprien-Fabre, could settle the cost of the Club House.
January 31, 1957
The Floating Club House was destroyed by fire. This was a real disaster for all the members and the pile of burnt sails caused great sadness. Adequately insured, the Club House took form again under the design of the architect, André DEVIN. During this period the Club House left its usual anchoring place every year on July 14 for the organization of traditional water jousts. Around 70 years ago it sailed across the bay to the Estaque port to give an added sparkle to the brilliant celebrations being held there. Although this voyage was successful it was considered prudent to not repeat it. Now the Club House only leaves its anchoring place once every ten years for the careening operations in the dry dock.
1991
At the General Meeting the President Jean-Pierre ROUBAUD proposed the restoration of the interior of the Club House. This was completed in 1992 and the Club House is now equipped with modern, comfortable facilities designed by Mr. SUBRAN, with the work carried out by Société Phocéenne des Travaux.
1996
Careening (President Dessemond).
2007
Careening, with the Club House being given listed-building status (President Bernard Amiel).