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FROM THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT
President Leif Sigmond Reports from the 2022 Annual General Meeting and May Board Meeting
On May 5, 2022, the ICOYC held its Annual General Meeting by Zoom. We had a terrific turnout – 29 of our 46 member clubs were in attendance.
Immediately after the AGM, the Board held a meeting so that the Directors could elect Officers. I was honored and humbled to be elected as your new President. Goncalo Esteves of Clube Naval de Cascais was elected as Vice President for Europe and Chuck Lowry of Seattle Yacht Club will take on the role of Secretary. All other positions remain.
I want to sincerely thank our retiring officers, President David Mead and Vice President Mark Inkster, both of the Royal Southern Yacht Club. David Mead has been an amazing President. He led us through the challenges of COVID and always had a steady hand on the tiller, even when waters were rough. As Secretary I was privileged to work with him often. He acted as more than just a president; he was an advisor, mentor and, most importantly, a friend. Normally I would say that I will miss David, but he has agreed to attend Board Meetings and remain a trusted advisor to the Council.
Mark Inkster has served the Council well for many years. We look to Mark for his keen insight and organizational abilities. I will miss him in our Board Meetings. He too is a friend and I know he will continue to be active in the Council.
At the AGM, four new Directors were elected by the Members. I am delighted to welcome to the Board: Colin Morehead (Royal Cork Yacht Club), Tony Guio (Real Club de Barcelona), Patrik Salen (KSSS) and George Ehlers (Royal Thames Yacht Club). I look forward to working with our Board. We certainly have a strong team.
I also want to thank the Directors who stood down after completing their service to the Board: David Mead, Mark Inkster, Richard Chapman (Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron), Nils Klippenberg (Royal Norwegian Yacht Club), Peter Ahern (Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club), and Ludovica Reggio (Yacht Club Italiano). They all served the Council very well and will be missed. We hope that they stay active in the Council.
I am thrilled to report that the Board voted to approve St. Petersburg Yacht Club (Florida) as a Council member. The club will be a wonderful addition to our membership. I look forward to working with them.
Finally, the Board discussed our future forums and conferences and began planning for the next year. The next World Forum will be held at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club in September of 2023. Royal Vancouver is where the Council began years ago, so it is only fitting that we meet there after our pause due to COVID. Regarding the Regional Conferences, the preliminary thought is to hold them in the Spring of 2023 in advance of the World Forum. I had the pleasure of attending both the conference in Barcelona and New Orleans and I was reminded just how valuable these events are to Members. The Board plans to develop a schedule for the next few years so that we can all plan to attend in advance.
At Chicago Yacht Club our boating season is about to begin. Boats are filling the harbors along the city front. I am optimistic that this year may be more “normal” than the past two. I really look forward to meeting you all in person once again.
Respectfully,
Leif Sigmond
President
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RSYS Annual Cruise: You Are Invited to Join in 2023!
For the 52nd year, Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron held its week-long Annual Cruise to the unspoiled terrain north of Sydney, where participants enjoyed passage races, parties, cook-offs and more. The RSYS Annual Cruise is a wonderful experience that sees some Members, families and friends take part year after year! Now, RSYS is delighted to invite fellow ICOYC club members to take part in the 2023 cruise.
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Interest Survey for 2023 ICOYC International Cruise
The Annapolis Yacht Club is planning a Chesapeake Bay Cruise for ICOYC in the Fall of 2023 and we are hoping to get a great turnout post-pandemic. The dates are Friday, September 29 to Friday, October 6, 2023. In order to gauge attendance and interest in the itinerary and activities, we are requesting that ICOYC members complete the following survey.
Your quickest feedback will be helpful and greatly appreciated.
Please reply before June 1, 2022.
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FEATURED MEMBER CLUB NEWS
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Remote-Control Fleet Engages Members
During the pandemic, Members at Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club welcomed a fleet of remote-controlled sailboats. These one-design boats are easy to learn, fun to race and allow skippers to stay two meters apart (and walking distance to the bar). RFBYC also provides ICOYC clubs with a guide to starting your own RC fleet.
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Svea Now Sailing Under the KSSS Burgee
When boat builders Tore Holm and Gustaf Plym designed a J-boat under the working title “KSSS J-Boat” in 1937, they could not have known that J-boats would experience a resurgence in the new millennium, and that their boat would finally be brought to life 80 years later to sail under the KSSS burgee.
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RPYC Welcomes New Fleet of Elliott 7s
Royal Perth Yacht Club recently acquired a fleet of Elliott 7s, which will enable advancements in sailing development for the Club and its Members. The new fleet will also enable RPYC to bid to host national and international regattas.
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Enhancements at Sandringham Yacht Club Marina
Richard Hewett, CEO of Sandringham Yacht Club, provides an update on the multi-phase projects taking place at the Club’s marina. The second major phase was recently completed, and overall completion is expected in 2024.
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Top Sailors Compete at Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca
The 51st edition of the Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca wrapped up on April 9, with ten Olympic classes competing in the first major international regatta since the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
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High School Sailing Takes Center Stage in New Zealand
200 high school sailors took to the water in the Harken National Secondary Schools Keelboat Championship, which saw incredibly competitive racing as well as top-notch coaching and sailor development.
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Baiona Prepares to Welcome the 52 Super Series
May 23-28, 2022
Preparations are underway at Monte Real Club de Yates de Baiona as they look forward to welcoming competitors from five continents to race in the 52 Super Series.
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Kieler Woche to Take Place in June in Kiel, Germany
June 17-21, 2022
An exciting annual event, Kiel Week is set to welcome 5,000 sailors, 2,000 boats, and 3 million visitors. Nordic folkboats will be a highlight of this Kiel Week as the class’s Gold Cup will be part of the festivities.
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Rolex TP52 World Championship
June 20-25, 2022
From June 20-25, 2022, Clube Naval de Cascais will host one of the most important stages of the 52 Super Series: the Rolex TP52 World Championship.
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Registration Open for 2022 Rolex Middle Sea Race
The Notice of Race for 43rd Rolex Middle Sea Race, starting October 22, 2022, has been posted, and registration is open. The Royal Malta Yacht Club has taken steps to strengthen the Race Organisation to ensure an exceptional race in 2022.
REGISTRATION >>
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