ICOYC European Conference 2021
2021 7–9 October
Real Club Náutico de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Agenda
All times are Central Europe Time (CET / UTC +1)
Thursday, 7th October 2021
| 10.00 – 13.00 Check in and Get together (optional) |
| 13.00 – 14.00 Lunch at Real Club Náutico de Barcelona (Partners Welcome) |
| 14.00 – 14.30 Welcome and Introductions ICOYC, International Relations Officer, Real Club Náutico de Barcelona |
| 14.30 – 15.15 New Members – Introducing New Clubs Yacht Clube Punta del Este Coral Reef Yacht Club Royal Gothenburg Yacht Club Royal Thames Yacht Club |
| 15.15 – 16.15 Covid 19 Open Panel, Before and After |
| 16.15 – 16.30 Coffee Break |
| 16.30 – 17.10 Keeping Sponsors During a Pandemic, How to Redress CNC, Royal Cork and RCNB (J. Puig) |
| 17.10 – 18.20 Strategic Plans for Yacht Clubs and Planning for the Next 5 Years Debate CHICAGO and RCNB (Marc Antonio) |
| 18.20 Wrap-up of the day |
| 18.30 – 19.30 ICOYC Board meeting Happy Hour at Real Club Náutico de Barcelona including Wine Tasting |
| 20.30 Hotel Dinner – “Romantic Dinner |
Friday, 8th October 2021
| 09.00 – 0940 Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club – Navigating in an Unpredictable World |
| 0950 – 1100 How to Keep Youth in the Clubs FCV – RCNB |
| 11.00 – 12.00 How to Keep Racing Venues Attractive Over the Years RCNP |
| 1200 – 1600
SAGRADA FAMILIA – The Expiatory Temple of the Sagrada Familia, known simply as the Sagrada Familia, is a Catholic basilica in Barcelona (Spain), designed by the architect Antoni Gaudí. Begun in 1882, it is still under construction. It is Gaudí’s masterpiece, and the greatest exponent of Catalan modernist architecture. It is one of the most visited monuments in Spain, together with the Prado Museum and the Alhambra in Granada, 1 and it is the most visited church in Europe after the Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican. 2 When it is completed it will be the most visited Christian church high of the world Comida Casa Martinez. |
| 1600-1640 Communication, New Website, Social Media at ICOYC Europe |
| 1650-1720 Sustainability Open Session Barcelona Introduction |
| 1730– 1820 ICOYC in the Sailing World And the Future of the Olympic ClassesCoffee Break |
| 1840 – 1920 Why Yacht Clubs are Important to Tourism in Barcelona President Turisme de Barcelona |
| 19.20 Wrap-up of the day |
| 19.30 – 20.15 Wine Tasting at Real Club Náutico de Barcelona |
| 21.00 Dinner— at Typical Spanish restaurant |
Saturday, 9th October 2021
| 09.00 – 09.40 Women in Sailing Panel of Different Perspectives |
| 10.00 – 10.30 Virtual Sailing |
| 10.30 – 11.10 Disabled Person Sailing/Inclusive Racing CNC 15 years’ experience, NRV (bringing disabled sailing to race), RCY Bayona (Guest Club) different perspective of disabled sailing |
| 11.15 – 11.40 Coffee break |
| 11.40 – 12.20 Management and Budgeting of Youth Sailing Club Teams Abroad CNC |
| 12.30 – 13.00 TP52 presentation SUPER SERIES Rob Weiland |
| 13.00 – 13.30 Final Wrap-up of the Forum |
| 14.00 – 15.00 Lunch at Real Club Náutico de Barcelona |
| 16.00-19.00 Sailing |
| 21.00 Dinner Restaurant RCNB Dress code: Jacket and Club Tie |
Useful Things to Know
Please find below some useful information for your Conference. All time are Central Europe Summer Time.
Taxi to and from the Airport
There is a taxi rank outside the terminal which will cost about 40€, depending on the amount of luggage and number of passengers
Registration
The Conference starts at 14.00 on Friday 7th October with an Opening Ceremony and you (partner included) are invited to a light lunch from 13.00 to 14.00 at the Club.
Registration for delegates and partners will be open from 10.00 On Friday 7th October at the Club.
Wifi
The Club has a good WiFi service available throughout the Clubhouse.
Network: RCNB_5G
Password: nauticwifi
Useful Addresses
Real Club Náutico de Barcelona
Moll d’Espanya, s/n
08039 Barcelona
Club phone: +34 93.221.65.21
Email: regatas@rcnb.com
Accommodations
Hotel Duquesa de Cardona
Passeig de Colon 12
Barcelona
Contact: Marta Gisbert
Phone: +34 932 689 090
Email: receptionmanager@hduquesadecardona.com
Dress Code
The dress code in the Clubhouse is casual. On the first floor, it is compulsory to wear long trousers. For the dinner on Friday the dress code is “smart casual”. On Saturday night for the dinner we would ask gentlemen to wear Jackets and their Club tie.
Visiting Barcelona
To reserve a room at the Hotel Duquesa de Cardona
Email receptionmanager@hduquesadecardona.com with your name and credit card details (card number, name on the card and expiry date), the number of nights required and the quote reference “ICOYC-RCN Barcelona”. There is no requirement to provide you card’s 3 digit (CVV/CSC) number.
Or
Contact Marta Gisbert, Reception Department, Hotel Duquesa de Cardona at +34 932 689 090 and reference “ICOYC-RCN Barcelona”.
The delegate room rates are Standard Interior 170€, Standard Exterior 190€ and De Luxe 200€ (including breakfast for 2 persons) per night for a double room (Taxes IVA included, tourist tax not included).
A few rooms have also been reserved for Tuesday night 5th October for delegates who are arriving the day before the Conference starts (different room rates may apply).
Please note that the rooms reserved at the Hotel Duquesa de Cardona for the nights of 6, 7 , 8 & 9 October can only be booked by e mail or phone and are not available on any “on line booking” system.
Please contact the hotel before the 15 September to reserve a room at these rates.
Cancellation policy: You can cancel the accommodation reservation up to 48 hours before without charge
More Information
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need any additional information:
Pere Sarquella
Event Administrator
Moll d’Espanya, s/n
08039 Barcelona
Phone: +34 93 221 65 21
regatas@rcnb.com
www.rcnb.com
Additional Links
About Barcelona (Tourist Information)