|
Who is Your Club’s ICOYC Correspondent?
|
|
With the change of watch that occurs at many clubs when the seasons shift or the year ends, often dedicated members retire from long-held roles, and others move into positions of leadership. This is a great time to confirm who will serve as your club’s correspondent to the ICOYC.
This person’s role can take many forms, including:
- Sharing the top headlines from your club’s latest newsletters.
- Ensuring ICOYC is on your club’s press release distribution list;
- Updating your club’s information for the ICOYC database;
- Sharing ICOYC news with your club members;
- Attending ICOYC regional and world forums and liaising with ICOYC leadership;
- Answering the call when ICOYC requests news items, distributes surveys and solicits feedback on how the organization is serving your club.
Please take a moment to visit the ICOYC Directory and confirm that the club member listed is your ICOYC correspondent. If you have updated contact information, please reach out to communications@icoyc.org.
|
|
The ICOYC Survey: Mobile Apps
For our most recent survey, we asked Member Clubs about mobile apps—if your club has one, and if it meets your needs or fills a communications gap. Here are the results.
|
|
|
|
CCA’s Library of Safety & Seamanship Resources
All who sail and enjoy time on the water learn from experience and from hearing about the experiences of others. The Cruising Club of America has an online library of more than 150 seamanship and safety articles to share knowledge among its members—all of whom have many bluewater sailing miles. The learning never stops and new articles are added on a regular basis.
|
|
|
|
Six Wins at the South African Sailing National Awards
Royal Cape Yacht Club achieved outstanding success at the SA Sailing Awards, securing accolades in six categories in recognition of the Club's excellence and dedication to the sport.
|
|
|
|
A Great Opportunity: Attending the Americas Regional Conference
|
|
SAN FRANCISCO YACHT CLUB
By Quentin Hills, Vice Commodore, San Francisco Yacht Club
It was my great pleasure to attend the ICOYC 2024 Americas Regional Conference hosted by the Royal Canadian Yacht Club in Toronto, Canada. I was honored to attend with S/C Paul Rosenlund, ICOYC Secretary. The theme of the conference was Navigating the Modern Yacht Club.
Royal Canadian YC, founded in 1852, is located on the Toronto Islands on Lake Ontario – a mere 10-minute water taxi ride from downtown Toronto. The late summer was warm and the magnificent clubhouse and grounds, looking directly at the vibrant and spectacular city of Toronto, provided a perfect venue for three days of networking, sharing of club experiences and discussion of club best practices.
Approximately 24 attendees plus partners, representing 14 yacht clubs from across North America focused on topics ranging from improving club operations to advancing the sport of sailboat racing and the activity of yachting. It was a great opportunity to share experiences, successes and challenges. It was clear we all have much in common, including retaining and attracting new members, creating a first-class member experience and being good stewards of our respective clubs over the long term. The shared experiences combined with the formal presentations were balanced and insightful.
On the second day, there was a half-day session on developing long-term strategy for clubs. This session made it very clear that the Club Benchmarking planning and strategy development we are currently undertaking at San Francisco Yacht Club is not only key to sound long-term Club stewardship, but the SFYC is well and truly on the right track.
Overall, it was a very productive three days and a great opportunity to enjoy the wonderful hospitality of the Royal Canadian Yacht Club!
A full recap of the 2024 Americas Conference with photos and reference materials will be shared in the October ICOYC Currents.
|
|
Sailing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend
CHICAGO YACHT CLUB
Join Chicago Yacht Club on October 4-5 to honor the legendary figures and pioneering spirits who have shaped the world of sailing at the Sailing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend. Experience a captivating weekend filled with inspiring stories, exquisite waterfront dining, and a chance to connect with fellow sailing enthusiasts.
If you’re unable to attend in person, you can still support the Hall of Fame by making a donation. Your contribution helps us honor the legends of sailing and inspire a new generation to navigate the future with the same passion and dedication.
Explore the schedule and reserve your spot today! Dinner tickets are limited.
|
|
|
|
Encouraging the Next Generation
An initiative out of Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, Club Corinthian’s overall goal is to promote youth sailing, as well as provide a pathway to encourage more Corinthians back into club racing. They’re supporting a youth team with the aim of increasing participation at the upcoming 2025 Etchells World Championship and within the Etchells class.
|
|
|
|
Bullitt Crowned Champion of the 2024 Barcelona Maxi Yacht Regatta
The Barcelona Maxi Yacht Regatta concluded on September 29, with an exhilarating final day of racing. Congratulations to champion Bullitt from the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda.
|
|
|
|
Christensen wins 54th International Knarr Championships
Jens Christensen and his team from Royal Danish Yacht Club prevailed after a week-long race series in the 54th edition of the International Knarr Championships held at St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco, California.
|
|
|
|
LBYC Members Represented Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics
Before winning a Bronze for the US water polo team at the Paris Olympics, Chase and Ryder Dodd’s first swim team experiences were at Long Beach Yacht Club, and it’s also where the two were first introduced to water polo.
|
|
|
|
|
|
