8th ICOYC Commodores' Forum, hosted by RHKYC, 12 to 15 November

So far 70+ visitors, 29 yacht clubs, 16 countries have confirmed their attendance.
 
Oct. 30, 2013 - PRLog -- Last hosted by the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club in 2006, the forthcoming 8th ICOYC Commodores’ Forum will features a week of activities packed with six business sessions and socials events as well as a partner programme.

As John McNeill, President of the ICOYC describes, “These forums are an opportunity to engage in discussions with peer clubs on issues and opportunities of mutual interest and discover how others may deal with the same challenges from time to time. ”

“The importance of this event cannot be underestimated and the Club is very proud to again be playing host.” adds RHKYC Commodore, Joachim Isler.

To date, over 70 visitors from 29 yacht clubs and 16 countries have confirmed their attendance.

Each discussion topic will include insightful presentations, a Q&A session, and breakout group discussions - all carefully designed to ensure each person gets the maximum benefit out of each topic.

The topics are (1) Ways to Recruit, Develop and Retain Young Members and Top Sailors, (2) Sponsorship and Long Term Finance, (3) Club Management, (4) Ways to Develop and Sustain Race Support - Effective Race Management, (5) Dealings with Community and Government and (6) Succession Planning and Leadership Training.

Attending clubs to date are:-

Aberdeen Boat Club, Hong Kong

Annapolis Yacht Club, USA

Bruxelles Royal Yacht Club, Belgium

Eastern Yacht Club, USA

Hebe Haven Yacht Club, Hong Kong

Manila Yacht Club, Philippines

Norddeutscher Regatta Verein, Germany

Nylandska Jaktklubben, Finland

Republic of Singapore Yacht Club, Singapore

Royal Danish Yacht Club, Denmark

Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club, Australia

Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, Hong Kong

Royal Malta Yacht Club, Malta

Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, New Zealand

Royal Norwegian Yacht Club, Norway

Royal Perth Yacht Club, Australia

Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, Australia

Royal Southern Yacht Club, United Kingdom

Royal Swedish Yacht Club, Sweden

Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, Australia

Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, Canada

Royal Varuna Yacht Club, Thailand

San Diego Yacht Club, USA

San Francisco Yacht Club, USA

Sandringham Yacht Club, Australia

Seattle Yacht Club, USA

St. Francis Yacht Club, USA

Subic Bay Yacht Club, Philippines

Verein Seglerhaus am Wannsee, Germany

The last ICOYC Commodores’ Forum was hosted by the Royal Southern Yacht Club in Hamble, United Kingdom in 2012 and the next Forum is scheduled to be hosted by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron in 2015.

Contact
Koko Mueller
***@rhkyc.org.hk
852 2239 0342
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