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The Path to Leadership Starts at Your Club
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Recently, US Sailing, the United States’ National Governing Body for the sport, announced the results of its 2024 Board of Directors election, held during the annual Board Meeting in Bristol, Rhode Island. They elected a new president, Henry Brauer, a Staff Commodore of Eastern Yacht Club, and a new vice president, Laura Grondin. Additionally, Matt Gallagher of Chicago Yacht Club was chosen as secretary, alongside two new members-at-large, Mike Van Dyke, Staff Commodore of Long Beach Yacht Club, and Bob Kottler from Southern Yacht Club, who is currently the ICOYC Treasurer and a Director. Continuing Directors include Pamela Healy and Stan Honey of St. Francis Yacht Club and Judge Ryan of San Diego Yacht Club.
To sum, half of the 14 US Sailing Board Members hail from ICOYC Member Clubs.
It's no secret that yacht clubs are where many young sailors get their first taste of the sport, or their first great regatta result, or continue a family legacy of membership, or find a venue where they can include on-water activities a part of their everyday life. But when it comes to supporting and creating the future leaders of sailing as it continues to evolve, drawing new representation from various sectors of society, including new aspects and disciplines of the sport, what role is your club playing? How does your club make new leadership opportunities available and identify highly skilled and dedicated individuals to take our sport to new heights at the national and international level? Is there an emphasis on leading beyond the walls of your clubhouse? How do your members inspire other members to volunteer their time and talents?
These are some of the questions we might be asking as many of our clubs experience the turnover in leadership that often comes around the new year. At the ICOYC, we also have a path to leadership with representatives from our Member Clubs serving in key roles to sustain and inspire our organization. Different levels of participation in ICOYC leadership are available, from committee membership to President, and our leadership development program is much like most clubs—as experience builds, an individual continues to add value to the organization and receives all sorts of opportunities to give back.
Each year, at the spring All Members Meeting, ICOYC elects Officer and Director positions and appoints some Committee posts. If you have an interest, make a call or send an email to the current leaders to hear more. There is no other way that ICOYC can become aware of your interests. You can make a difference!
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Dialing in Success in Future Olympic Sailing
Pam Healy won a bronze medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, in the 470 class racing with JJ Fetter. In 1983, she joined St. Francis Yacht Club as a Junior Member and she has been nominated for the role of Rear Commodore in 2025. She’s on US Sailing’s Board of Directors and took on the role of Organizing Authority for the domestic Trials in Miami, reporting to US Sailing and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee to ensure Trial events were held to USOPC standards.
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Celebrating Local Heroes & First Responders
Long Beach Yacht Club and Commodore Scott Dixon hosted eight sailing teams made up of local heroes and responders for a day of sailing, a pool party, a raffle and live music at an event that strengthens the bonds between the club and its local California community.
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Share Your Club News with ICOYC
Add info@icoyc.org to your communications distribution lists for an easy way to ensure that your regular club news and press releases are reaching the ICOYC community. From regatta information to club updates to member achievements, the ICOYC is always looking for news that will be relevant to any yacht club, anywhere in our network.
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Outstanding Racing at the 60th Edition of Rolex Big Boat Series
San Francisco Bay rolled out the most demanding conditions for the 70 boats and hundreds of sailors at the 60th edition of Rolex Big Boat Series at St. Francis Yacht Club. Sailors got what they came for: world class racing in a world class venue, said Chris Perkins, the Club’s 2024 Commodore and eight-time winner, and that’s what Rolex Big Boat Series is all about.
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Swedish Svea Reigns Supreme in Barcelonaa
Svea finished the J Class Barcelona Regatta at Real Club Nautico de Barcelona with a flourish. The Swedish team has dominated J Class racing since joining the fleet early in 2022 and winning this prestigious regatta, which has been sailed at the heart of the 37th America’s Cup arena, was one of their primary goals from the outset.
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RHKYC Celebrates Its Olympians
Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club hosted its first-ever Olympian Reception to celebrate Club members who have represented Hong Kong at the Olympics in either sailing or rowing. It turned out to be a memorable night for all.
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