December 2018

From the Editor President’s Message Welcome to the latest edition of the ICOYC Newsletter. After a Welcome to our end-of-year FORTHCOMING EVENTS highly successful year, this edition Newsletter. Christmas is fast ap- Hong Kong Race Week ICOYC members are inviting to attend contains comprehensive follow-up proaching like a spinnaker ride to from the San Francisco Forum. Hong Kong Race Week, part of the the bottom mark in too much First up is ICOYC President Andy ASAF Youth Cup Series, taking place Anderson, who provides a retro- breeze. Where do these years go 12–17 February 2019. Over 260 of the spective, followed by John McNeill and what are the opportunities for top Youth sailors from around the Asia -Pacific region are expected to attend. of St Francis YC, who offers his 2019? See www.hongkongraceweek.com thoughts on activating takeaways from the event. In this Newsletter, we have under- Pacific Keelboat Regatta

taken a retrospective on this Royal New Zealand YS in Auckland The ICOYC Cruise along the Sun- has invited ICOYC members to take shine Coast of year’s events and a hint towards part in the 2019 Pacific Keelboat Re- was enjoyed by all who took part next year’s events. The World gatta next year. Taking place as part of and we have a report from one of Forum continues to be a highlight the Jack Tar Auckland Regatta, 22–24 the organizers, along with insights of camaraderie and learning, both March, the Pacific Keelboat Regatta is from an attendee who had not in the Forum sessions but also the members receive substantial ben- an invitational fleet racing event for been to the area before. ten leading yacht clubs, classes or social events which are truly efit as well. Please share the learn- crews. October’s European Regional memorable. ings for all sailors’ benefits. Conference proved another suc- Americas Regional Conference cessful event San Francisco turned on a great The ICOYC board wishes you all Eastern YC at Marblehead, MA, in the

show for the 11th Forum of the the very best for Christmas and a USA are hosting the Americas Region- Next year’s World Forum is being al Conference 12–13 April 2019. Flag Council, where the two local happy and safe New Year to all. hosted by Royal Cork YC and their Officers, members on important club Commodore, Admiral Pat Farnan, member clubs shared the hosting. committees and club managers are all extends an invite for delegates to I will be close to, or on, the water encouraged to attend. Participants attend. As Royal Cork YC will be celebrat- as much as possible over our sum- from outside the USA are also very welcome. Four programs are planned: ing their tricentenary in 2020, we mer break, and I look forward to Brief details on future ICOYC encouraging more women to sail, believe it is absolutely appropriate catching up with as many of you events and events members of the communicating to individual club Council can attend are also includ- to support them as hosts of the in the coming year, especially in members, managing food and bever- ed. 12th Forum in September 2019. A Cork, Ireland. age costs and helping Sailors for the fitting lead-up to achieving 300 Sea with its mission. Gary Jobson will be the featured speaker. A packed Best wishes years as a club. What a great show Enjoy the Newsletter and please Partner’s Program is planned. Register Alison Boyd it will be too. For sure for sure! be inspired to follow us or com- as soon as possible on the ICOYC Newsletter Editor ment, either through the website website. [email protected] This milestone truly demonstrates www.icoyc.org or on Instagram at Helga Cup the value of clubs being stewards icoyc_org The Helga Cup is a women-only fleet of sailing. The clubs provide a true race, open to professional or Corinthi- network of support, training, You may be amazed at how much an sailors, taking place 14–16 June at Inside this issue: mentorship and aspiration of our information we do have, and if it Norddeutscher Regatta Verein in Hamburg, Germany. Last year’s event San Francisco World Fo- 2–3 current and future sailors. History is not what you are after, please rum: Retrospective saw 62 teams take part and next year’s tells a story that we can look back email [email protected] and I event has a maximum entry of 65. San Francisco World Fo- 4–5 upon and learn lessons that we will find an answer. Crews of four women race in fleets of rum: Activating Takeaways can apply to the future as our six to eight boats (most likely to be British Columbia Sunshine 6–7 J70s and Seascape 24s). Register at Coast Cruise, 3–13 Septem- sport evolves. Merry Christmas and happy [email protected] ber sailing

Old and New Friends in 8 The ICOYC exists to achieve this Caiscais Royal Southern YC, ICOYC same learning by discussing be- Cruise 2019 World Forum 8 tween respective clubs a wide Details for the next ICOYC Cruise, hosted by Royal Southern YC, on the range of topics that make us Andy Anderson lovely waters of England’s south coast stronger when we apply the les- ICOYC President are still being finalized. Please keep an sons back within our own clubs. eye on the ICOYC website for further details. From these learnings, individual December 2018, page 2

San Francisco World Forum: Retrospective

The 2018 World Forum took place in San Francisco and conversations, along with a balanced 16–20 April. Along with the organized Forum ses- social and relaxing counterpoint of entertain- sions, there were highly enjoyable social events, a ment and social activities. partners’ program and the eagerly contested Com- modores’ Cup. Here, ICOYC President Andy Ander- In reviewing the delegates learnings from the son provides a retrospective on events at the Forum. Forum’s six sessions, I believe we all took some specials nuggets of wisdom back to our clubs to share.

Session 1: Change Management Session 1 on Change Management, led by The Changing Membership Participation Through change agent Stan Halle, gave us all pointers Women panel and a theory on strategic planning of how to be effective with change management. The was the need for a variety of sailing experienc- vision, process and levels of discomfort we es and an inclusion in club activities, especial- must endure to make effective change requires ly when youth are allowed to be responsible clear governance, strategic planning but most for their own activities. Taking charge and of all member engagement. having the feeling of belonging at the club was Burgees at the Forum opening ceremony important for the youth. How, we asked? The Recognizing and seizing members’ priority of response was a need to feel welcomed, an ease Retrospective: San Francisco World what is working or not is a key starting point of access to attend both social and sailing Forum, April 2018 to developing a short, clear vision of how to events and show a pathway for youth, but As I reflect upon this year’s Forum, my hopes deliver improved outcomes. Commitment and most of all, make it fun first! Maybe this is just are for us all to take great interest in and be good leadership will then be able to manage what all ages groups want. challenged by this year’s theme of ‘Evolution the political opposition to reach the goal line. Versus Revolution … The Art of Managing Session 3: Changing Membership Par- Change’. It is still a topic facing clubs in to- A key point I see relevant to all clubs is the ticipation through Women day’s challenging world. We need to recognize constant need for change, especially when we Inge Strompf-Jepsen of Royal Hong Kong YC this rate of change and adapt for our future. feel we have crossed the finish line. We need moderated a talented and engaged panel for to constantly move our goals, sail a little fur- Session 3, where the outcome could be para- San Francisco was our host city for the 11th ther, keep pushing, to keep stretching our- phrased as equality. Again, a sense of being World Forum and it was with great delight to selves to be better clubs for and with our welcomed at clubs, recognized as contributing return to such a fabulous setting. It was held members. members in a club with good facilities and a besides the waters of the beautiful San Fran- good culture were all important. Let us break cisco Bay, and the Bay, indeed, turned it on Session 2: Changing Membership De- down the real and perceived barriers to true for the 100 or so delegates and partners in fine mographics Through Youth equality of participation. form. We were jointly hosted by our two local Session 1 was a great opening, leading to Ses- ICOYC members of the bay – St Francis YC sion 2 – Youth in Sailing. Aaron Young, Board Session 4: Changes in Communications and San Francisco YC. member from RNZYS, moderated the panel – Managing the Media Mix which had great insights into our clubs’ Session 4 provided an in-depth look at com- Commodores Theresa Brandner and Paul younger demographic – principally aged 18– munication and media from John Arndt of Rosenlund, respectively, opened their doors to 35 years. While some focus was on junior Latitude 38 publication. The significant de- all delegates with such ease and generosity. I sailing, the main focus was on this older youth crease in sailing statistics over the last 40 was made to feel very special, for which I am group, which clubs seem to lose due to life’s years has demonstrated participation is much extremely appreciative, and I am sure all were pressures in this age range. The key take-out reduced in our sport. So, when we talk about made to feel the same way. Both clubs excelled events or topics in the media, a key point was in their respective hosting duties. St Francis, The opening ceremony to keep it short and relevant. Know your topic being on the city side, hosted the Forum ses- and stay on it. The other take-out was to use sions during the day and both clubs shared multiple channels of media. Use a magazine as the social side of the schedule with much pre- a club record, but day-to-day communication cision, fun and good will. Right from the first needs to build loyalty through a single brand evening’s cocktails, we were able to catch up and site with agility and relevant information. with old and new acquaintances alike. Session 5: Changes in the Sport Culture Presentations – Managing to Evolve The Forum Advisory Panel contributed to The competing interests for our time-poor creating a great schedule by providing a very members was identified as an issue in the last good mix of thought-provoking presentations main session and several of the panel had December 2018, page 3

San Francisco World Forum: Retrospective (continued)

This last session was followed by a roundtable exercise on Activating Change which enabled small groups to develop action plans for de- fined change.

Social program On the social side, the partners’ program was a winner, with multiple options to explore highlights of the bay.

The cruise across the bay to San Francisco YC The Commodores’ Cup winners – all commodores! Commodores’ Cup racing in the St Francis YC fleet for a taste of the northern side’s finest was a of matched J22s – the pre-start dance memorable evening, with all delegates and Summary addressed this with successful initiatives. The club members in attendance on a lovely night. From all the sessions, the common theme President of Clube Naval de Cascais, Gonçalo came through – change and do it now! Esteves, highlighted how their club had This was an example of all the scheduled moved their club boats to a charter fleet for events which were managed well and gener- • Clubs must continue to change to stay rental by the hour. Here, all provisioning for ously hosted with friendly and engaged mem- relevant. Make small incremental changes the race was provided so the youth members bers from the respective clubs. A big thank while building trust with our members. could readily hop on boats, race, have fun, you to all the supporters who make these Fo- However, if significant change is required, invite their friends and then head back to the rums such special events. due to a bigger event or situation, don’t sit social side without ownership issues – a full- back but lean forward and embrace it with package experience. For the Commodores’ Cup on the last day, all the energy we can muster. perfect weather, tide flowing, clear skies, a • Identify the trends, monitor the change Whereas the Sandringham YC, Melbourne, warming up so a good breeze came in under then act quickly. have a very clear, identified and promoted the Golden Gate bridge and eight J22s jostling • Have a clear reason, communicate this pathway to sailing for all members in their on the start line, meant it was all on – except and then activate within timeframes that club. They also have an App developed for for Jim Burns of Royal YC who are realistic. easy sailing registration and insurance cover, unfortunately did not stay on board. Whilst • Remember to look back and celebrate showing the usefulness of technology to ena- recovery by support tender was made, it again success, not only on the race course but in ble ease of access to the sport. highlighted the need for constant vigilance in club activities. Be generous with praise as club racing events to safety matters. it motivates members to want to be part of The Royal Cork YC have tailored not only their a successful club doing great things for fleets to suit the needs of youth sailing but The locals had the edge on knowledge and sailing. After all, this is why we are all also the offer for families. This has changed guns, until an OCS meant the ANZAC team, passionate about sailing and support our the way they present their facilities, providing led by Peter Ahearn of Perth, snatched victory respective clubs. flexible dining opportunities and engagement through consistent placings, and Peter did it • Equally, learn from the lessons and make with grandparents in fun events as examples. with a cracked rib and much discomfort. the changes required. Don’t get ‘stuck in a rut’. Alignment is essential to achieve a Durban’s Royal Natal YC gave the African The closing event, following prizegiving and tipping point of change but please act perspective in a very humble way. Adjusting thanks all round, was sampling food and bev- now! their offer to local conditions and opening up erages from the nations attending, with fabu- • Most of all, remember it is about having programs for youth, both locally and in an lous entertainment from the talented St Fran- fun on the water. international exchange, were seen in a posi- cis member bands. All in all, a great event. • Aligned with the sailing side is a balanced tive light to grow interest and participation. social side for all members to enjoy. Partners enjoyed a day in the California Key take outs from this last session were: Wine Country I believe we achieved many take-outs useful to clubs – the challenge is to implement these • Culture first, involve the family, grow and now! participation through tailored offers • Positive change is required to counter our We can look back from our next World Forum time-poor competitive interests in Cork, Ireland, and review how many clubs • User-friendly access to clubs and venues acted on the advice and commentary present- • We must sell the value of our sailing life- ed at this Forum. style, especially to the youth, so they share it with their friends Andy Anderson • Develop a clear pathway to experience ICOYC President growth December 2018, page 4

San Francisco World Forum: Activating Takeaways

Following on from the Forum, John McNeill, Past values that can be taken home to help our own President of the ICOYC and one of the key organiz- clubs in progressing to new levels of success. ers of the San Francisco Forum, offers his advice on What happens to all that when you return to activating takeaways from the event. your club? What do you do with that newly gained experience or concept? Assuming you are investing some effort toward spreading the word, here are a few tales and tactics that might make that a more successful venture.

Sharing enthusiasm The Changing Membership Participation Through Women panel First, enthusiasm does not travel well. You may have finished that conference a bit cases, individuals who will find the issues charged up about the potential of what you relevant and worthy. Your enthusiasm will

David Mead, Commodore Karen Henderson- have learned, but by the time you get home carry those who already trust your judgment, Williams and President Andy Anderson at the Fo- and sorted out, the feeling will have faded and and supporting facts and figures will arm rum opening ceremony will not communicate in any motivational them to carry the message further. It is a sim- What do you do with takeaways? way. You may share your enthusiasm, but you ple matter of developing a cadre of believers to At the conclusion of our Regional Conferences must create it in others as it was in you to get promote the ideas within the club – the direct- and Forums, I think that every one of us heads any support. ly involved members and the leadership. The home with a feeling of invigoration, and a specifics, facts and figures you use are critical- head full of good ideas and related experienc- I recall clearly the reception I received from ly important, as they will define the ‘dream’ of es to share with fellow club members in com- our own Past Commodores when I suggested, what can be and establish that it is realistic ing months. There are even cautionary tales to following a wonderful and informative visit to simply because it has been done by peers. It is tell of things that didn’t work at a peer club. In the Royal Vancouver YC, that we apply to join that ‘dream’ that will hook people, along with a perfect world, this should result in each of the particular beneficial results that can be our clubs improving services and operations enjoyed, as they are already by others. Belief to the members and showing steady gains in in the dream makes it possible to accept the the results of our efforts. Theoretically, that change needed that will fulfill it. should be visibly happening around the world, with clubs boasting of their advances from Once you have the key elements in place, the time to time. In the last few years, although well-defined dream, the supporting facts and there have been a few notable examples of figures, and the cadre of believers, developing such success, the effect has hardly been world- a strategy for fulfilling the dream can be done wide or Council-wide. Why? and executed. The Changing Membership Demographics Through Youth session Returning to your club An example from St Francis What happens to that evangelical feeling, the Council. I was unprepared to tell them As an example, we have a fleet of ten small those good ideas and interesting tales that why in specifics, and as a result, I heard com- keelboats, acquired some years ago in an ef- prevents them being spread to our fellow ments like, ‘Ah, its just another Commodore’s fort to promote match- and team-racing skills, clubs? Reviews of a Forum often cite those travel boondoggle’ and ‘… bunch of Royals!’ as well as sailing in general. very things as the most valuable results of participation. ‘Takeaways’ are seen as the I retreated, reflected and re-engaged with a A visit to the San Francisco National Cemetery at the Presidio of San Francisco was a poignant mo- John McNeill opens the Forum sessions slower and more personal approach, replete ment with facts and figures, converting a majority of my Board and the Past Commodores, and then, once success was probable, offered a much more convincing proposal. We joined the Council in due course.

Developing believers The lessons were really quite simple. First was the need to focus on specifics and, in most December 2018, page 5

San Francisco World Forum: Activating Takeaways (continued)

Possible inspiration! siasm and budget relief, of course, carried the Takeaway Quotes from Forum Attendees Life will only change when you become more com- day. Further, the objections of the racers were Making new friends from around the world is one my favorite things at the Forums. Jenny and I spent mitted to your dreams than you are to your comfort eased when the real crux of their concerns was zone’ an evening with Colin and Gavin, our new friends found, and we provided a special set of racing William Cox from Royal Cork Yacht Club, visiting a number of sails for their exclusive use. the bars between St Francis and the hotel. Our goal ‘Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, was to sample various bottles of Jameson Whiskey, a staple in Ireland, which we had not tasted before, to nothing is going to get better. It’s not.’ In the end, all were happy, although some prepare us for the next World Forum at Royal Cork The Lorax, Dr Seuss grudgingly. That process of change took over a in 2019. We’ll see you there!

year to accomplish, which brings us back to Bob Kottler, Southern YC ‘There are three kinds of people in this world: people the recent Forum theme – Evolution Versus who make it happen, people who watch what hap- Revolution. For Nicole and me, the best social event was defi- pens, and people who wonder what happened.’ nitely the boat ride between the two clubs, the din- Tommy Lasorda, Major League Baseball player ner at San Francisco and the eccentric bus tour via Process of change the mistakenly taken car toll booth at the Golden All of the above is related to the process of Gate Bridge. The poor driver made the journey even change discussed at the Forum, where we more fun for all of us on the bus as it was fantastic. touched on a number of club activity areas Gonçalo Esteves, Club Naval de Cascais that are evolving today and explored ap- Highlights are the off-line conversations and discus- proaches being taken by member clubs. The sions between ICOYC delegates. A lot can be learned difference here is that we’ve been examining and shared over a relaxed drink and long-term bene- the means of making changes happen at our fits for member clubs can happen. Whilst the Forum own clubs, reflective of some of those we’ve topics and discussions are great, it’s often the after- learned by sharing. You can make change math of what was heard and how it relates to your own club experience that makes the difference. happen at home, if you’re willing to put in a Aaron Young Royal, New Zealand YS David Mead received the Bell Cow Award for ex- bit of effort, for the benefit of your fellow emplary service to the Council members. Ways of managing change are well Younger member attendance and awareness was Over time, that fleet became the sole property presented in the Forum records at great. Recap of takeaways after each session was of our race department and became a serious www.icoyc.org very helpful. Sailing was bruising good fun! Andy Anderson, Royal New Zealand YS expense item in terms of servicing and maintenance. Somewhere along the way, the Very interesting to hear of other clubs’ struggles and idea of promoting basic sailing got lost. The successes! We’ll need to think about the ‘Change racing members became seriously protective Formula’, and how to implement it! of ‘their’ boats. It was very clear that we had to Brian Thomas, San Diego YC change to expand usage and reduce that ex- Very powerful! Especially the role the ICOYC can pense severely. The ‘dream’ devised was to play in helping member clubs. make the boats available to the general mem- John Robertson, Royal Vancouver YC bership with day charters, thereby restoring part of the original goal. The racers objected, This Forum was as near perfect as possible – the St Francis YC and San Francisco YC provided a speakers were well prepared, and topics and speak- pointing out that general usage would ‘trash’ truly memorable Forum ers well organized and relevant. The ‘Change Formu- the boats so carefully kept in racing condition. la’ had impact. The general members loved the idea, and the The real question though is whether you care Phil Smith, Eastern YC debate began in earnest. The members’ enthu- enough about the club to engage in making change happen. Will you employ what you Networking and sharing of ideas were great, as was A ‘cable car’ bus tour was a highlight of the Part- the sailing! ners’ Program have learned? Nils Kilppenberg, Royal Norwegian YC

John McNeill Excellent to have a professional present the overall St Francis YC ‘Change Formula’ theme, then volunteers show how Past ICOYC President it works in their clubs. Paul Pascoe, Royal Brighton YC

I think you had to be there. It is difficult to describe what happens when a good topic presentation stim- ulates discussions among peers. See you in Cork! John McNeill, St Francis YC December 2018, page 6

British Columbia Sunshine Coast Cruise, 3–13 September

In September members of ICOYC clubs were given Dramatic back- Brian Angus and Dorothy Stauffer prepared a the opportunity to take an 11-day cruise from Van- drop to the cruise barbequed sirloin steak dinner. couver, British Columbia, up along the Sunshine Coast to the glacial fjord of and The highlight of the day was an orca show Chatterbox Falls. The cruise covered 215 nautical between the dock and the island as orcas went miles (350 km) along the edge of the Straits of Geor- gia and into the glacier-eroded western edge of the after lazing seals on the log boom. mainland. The cruise ended back in Vancouver. 5–6 September Going from the hustle of Vancouver to quaint small In the morning, the group departed for waterfront towns and deep glacial inlets, partici- Pender Harbour in light northwesterlies, to pants saw waterfalls, varied marine life (including split between RVYC and SYC outstations. an amazing encounter with orcas) and one of the fastest-running tidal channels in the world. Stops Our ultimate destination was the Malibu Rapids, were made at outstations of Seattle YC and Royal gateway to Chatterbox Falls, at the head of the Prin- Vancouver YC, northwest marinas, and anchorages. cess Louisa Inlet, over 110 miles of sailing from sail and one catamaran) contained 95 partici- Vancouver. Along with an account of the cruise from John Rob- pants from 11 yacht clubs. ertson of Royal Vancouver YC, comments from The only facility there is a short pontoon. There is no Graham Nixon of the Royal Southern YC are inter- After arriving in Vancouver and checking out human habitation, other than a small ranger’s cot- spersed with the main body of the text to provide a charter boats, the 220-mile cruise began with tage, and it is 34 miles from the nearest village store. visitor’s view of the event. In total, 25 members of This was the first time our hosts had risked taking a a fabulous dinner at RVYC, where Commo- the Royal Southern YC took part in the cruise, along flotilla of non-local sailors to such a remote area. dore Alan Stovell served guests fine cuisine at with boats from Seattle YC, Royal Vancouver YC, Due to this, crews were advised to fully provision the Royal Sydney YS and Annapolis YC. one of their food stations. A welcome activity boat before starting the cruise – no mean task given was presented by fellow RVYC member Carol a crew of six or seven for ten days! The ICOYC conducted an early September Boothroyd and her husband PC Bob Andrew. Cruise to Princess Louisa Inlet. The cruise was Planning for the next few days took into con- co-chaired by Val and PC John Robertson 4 September sideration yacht cruising speeds, the distance from Royal Vancouver YC (RVYC), along with The next day saw the cruisers head off in sun- to Princess Louisa Inlet (42 miles) and those Pam and PC Chuck Lowry, and Bob Miller shine to the RVYC Alexandra Island Outsta- seeking optional adventures during the trans- from Seattle YC. tion, approximately 18nm north-northwest it. Groups of yachts were formed whereby from the Club’s home port. some stayed at Garden Bay, some went to the Harmony Islands, while some headed to Back After wharfinger PC Burns managed to moor Eddy Marina and others to Goliath Bay. all the vessels, RVYC cruise volunteers Don and Randy Vick, Carol and PC Bob Andrew,

An added bonus to these cruising grounds is the profuse wildlife. Grey seals are everywhere, with our first sighting just 30 minutes after casting off in Vancouver. Our early boats arrived at Gambier

Wonderful international friendships were formed Island in time to watch a pod of orcas attack the on the cruise seals sun-bathing on an adjacent log boom. We also saw grey necked herons and sea otters.

Royal Vancouver YC and Seattle YC combined forces Princess Louisa dock filled with ICOYC cruisers on 8 One of the five orcas seen at Alexandra on 4 Sept Sept to organize this event – and a magnificent job they made of it. Local skippers guided the eight charter Malibu Rapids are an S-shaped, 30-metre wide boats around these remote and challenging waters. passage into the Princess Louisa Inlet. At peak flow, the through current reaches 9knts, with whirlpools Preparations were immaculate, with full details of all which grab the boat and take control. the arrangements and detailed passage plans for each day circulated well beforehand. We had timed our arrival to make the transit close to slack water, when the current is only 3knts, and we 3 September were led through in line. Even so, the transit is pret- ty scary, but all the boats come through safely. This year’s cruise of 26 yachts (eight power, 17 December 2018, page 7

British Columbia Sunshine Coast Cruise, 3–13 September

left at 5.15 in the morning to get the first Mali- bu slack. It was an astonishing sight to see half the fleet leave in total darkness on a moonless, overcast early morning when the only thing visible were lights glowing from cockpit chart plotters and bright navigation lights. Again, all made it safely to their destinations

11 September The cruisers encountered stunning views through- After arriving back at Pender Harbour, and RVYC Alexandria Island out the voyage despite the rain, cruisers experienced consid- 7 September erable positive synergy during a hamburger Steamship Marina on Bowen Island did a The next day, the whole fleet proceeded to dinner at the Garden Bay Pub. fabulous job in mooring all of our vessels. Princess Louisa with the objective of transit- ing Malibu Rapids (with a maximum current 13 September of 9knts) at close to slack. I am pleased to The final night was highlighted by another report that all made it through safely and exquisite dinner (earning many guest compli- most were then accommodated at the Marine ments) at RVYC. There was a feeling of joy Park dock, with a few anchored out. and sadness as this fabulous cruise was now over and newly found friends would soon 8–10 September depart. Princess Louisa Inlet is a spectacular fjord with high mountains (5500 feet) on both Photos of the cruise can be found on the sides. Chatterbox Falls, at the head, is glacially Malibu Club – a Young Life Camp ICOYC website under ‘Photo Gallery’. fed all-year round. Guests marvelled at the incredible scenery on the way in and appreci- 12 September ICOYC Cruises ated numerous ‘extra’ waterfalls during peri- We now crossed our fingers for good weather The ICOYC schedules cruises throughout the ods of rain. Later, a dinghy armada went to (no blasting southeasterly) for the next part of world, which are open to all participating the Malibu Club Young Life Camp for a tour – the journey from Pender Harbour to Snug yacht club members, and these are generally a definite ‘must see’ if you are there. Leaving Cove. Luck was with us, the winds were light, held every two years. The next tentatively but we were deluged by a rainstorm on the scheduled Cruise will be chaired by the Royal When we tie up it is raining, but the weather is com- way down. Awaiting us at Snug Cove was an Southern YC in September 2020. pensated by the view. Chatterbox Falls are backed by outdoor salmon barbeque. Luckily, as the a sheer rock wall hundreds of feet high, down which group arrived, the sun came out for the deli- PC John Robertson plunge five waterfalls, merging at the bottom to cious barbeque at Doc Morgans. The Union Royal Vancouver YC produce a magnificent spectacle. Additional inserts provided by Graham Nixon Princess Louisa at this time of year can be a Vice-Commodore Royal Southern YC challenge due to the need to transit the slack through Malibu Rapids and to arrive at a des- tination before sunset. To this end, one group

Pam and Chuck Lowry of Seattle YC and their Looking into Princess Louisa Inlet through Malibu guests Chris and Martin Hoar of Royal Southern YC Rapids

Evening fun dockside activities

By the time of the closing dinner, everyone knew everyone else, so it was a very jolly affair. Short speeches thanked our hosts who had opened all their facilities to welcome us and had done a magnificent job of organizing this event; especially John and Val Robertson and Chuck and Pam Lowry, the cruise organizers. AprilDecember 2016, 2018, page 8page 8

2019Old and Forum: New FriendsRoyal Cork in Caiscais YC, 25– 28 September 2019

ClubMember Naval clubs de of Caiscais the ICOYC hosted run many the prestigiousICOYC and Real Club Náutico de Barcelona, as well as Europeanevents throughout Regional the year.Conference Here, we in highlight October. two Commodore Patrick Salén of KSSS who spoke new regattas that are currently in the final stages of on engaging and keeping the youth in sailing. preparation and another that began in 1937. Caiscais lies just to the west of Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, and is home to Club Naval The next day we were introduced to the histo- de Caiscais, who hosted the recent European ry of Portuguese maritime expeditions and Regional Conference. Sitting on the most science by world-class expert Professor Hen- western edge of Europe on the Atlantic Ocean, rique Leitão, followed by Past President John any visitor to the area cannot fail to see its McNeill, who spoke on the ‘Crucial Connec- importance in the past to the exploration of tion – The Member’. the world and the development of navigation. Gonçalo and Miguel talked on developing an Delegates and partners at Club Naval de Caiscais Club Naval de Caiscais lies in the shadow of international events profile before fellow Por- and can legitimately claim to be a world au- the citadel palace, a former royal retreat, and tuguese Tony Castro presented on the role of thority and is penetrating the Mediterranean today, attracts the cream of world sailing. It yacht clubs in education. and southern Europe in more recent times – was not surprising that in October 2018 we spreading the influence and combining the attracted a record number of delegates at the The meeting ended with talks by David Mead experience of even more nationalities. seventh European meeting. Royal Lymington and Charles Lindley on developing effective YC and Yacht Club de Monaco joined the Con- programmes for the disabled and previews of It was clear that more attention is being paid ferences as guest clubs. the first ICOYC Invitational Cup by Phil Smith to the plight of our planet, particularly the and the next World Forum in Cork. The final oceans in which we all sail. Sustainability and President Gonçalo Esteves and Past President gala dinner took place in the royal palace, ocean pollution – particularly plastic – fea- Miguel Magalhaes hosted 20 clubs from 15 courtesy of the municipality of Caiscais who tured highly and were clearly a concern to all. countries (totaling 43 delegates and 17 part- arranged privileged access. ners) for what was (and always is) a very full Special thanks go to Gonçalo, Miguel, Jose programme. They were well supported by It has become very clear that the ICOYC is and Nicky, with transatlantic awards for Nicky Wilton and her husband Thomas, as building a momentum and maturing into a crossing the pond to John McNeill, Bob Miller well as the Club’s Marketing Director, Ines truly international organization representative and Phil Smith from the Americas. Sacchehti. Gero Brugmann introduced new of all clubs around the world. The ICOYC is Mark Inkster member clubs, Real Clube Náutico de Palma now truly global as membership has grown Vice-President Europe

2019 World Forum

Next year sees the ICOYC World Forum being today as it was when it was founded almost We look forward to welcoming ICOYC dele- hosted by Royal Cork YC. three hundred years ago. gates, and their partners/families from across the globe in September 2019, where we will The Flag Officers and members are honoured endeavour to ensure that your visit to Cork and privileged to be the hosts of the ICOYC will be a memorable one! World Forum, which will be held from 25–28 September 2019 in Cork. All delegates can be Admiral Pat Farnan assured of a warm welcome. Royal Cork YC

Cork Harbour, where the Club is located, is considered to be the second largest natural harbour in the world, after Sydney, and is The ICOYC is active throughout the world, but is steeped in maritime tradition. Many physical formally registered as a Canadian corporation. connections to the era when the Royal Cork The registered office is: Royal Cork YC is hosting the 2019 World Forum YC was founded in 1720 still exist and both the Forum and social programs will afford International Council of Yacht Clubs In September 2019, the Royal Cork YC will be delegates and their partners the opportunity 3811 Point Grey Rd on the cusp of celebrating the tricentenary of to visit some of the iconic symbols of our her- Vancouver, British Columbia its establishment and is proud to hold the title itage and immerse themselves in what has V6R 1B3 of the oldest yacht club in the world. The Club become known as Ireland’s maritime para- Canada has maintained a strong sailing tradition over dise. www.icoyc.org the centuries and is still as strong and active