About ICOYC
The International Council of Yacht Clubs comprises 42 member clubs representing 24 countries across five continents. We host biannual World Forums, regular Regional Conferences and annual Cruises to promote shared experiences and ideas between members of our member clubs.
OUR PURPOSE
To build thriving yacht clubs and develop sailing for future generations.
OUR VISION
To be a worldwide member’s organization of the world’s yacht clubs sharing knowledge and experiencesto enhance all levels of the sport of sailing and ensure its long-term development.
OUR MISSION
FACILITATE the long-term sustainability and continual improvement of our member clubs through the open sharing of best practice & other pertinent information re. governance, management, member policies, data exchange, etc. via regular forums (global & regional) and proactive communications.
STRENGTHEN the sport of sailing by: fostering interaction between Member Clubs to create participation in joint activities such as cruises, social functions, youth exchange programs and international competitions; acting together to benefit related areas such as marine policy, harbor management, sustainability, regulations affecting yachting, land and foreshore development impacts, and marina development; identifying ways to bring the next generation into the sport of sailing and build life-long participation; championing diversity; building a balanced worldwide collegial network of sailors and like-minded sailing clubs.
PROMOTE sustainable environmental practices.
MESSAGE FROM THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT
ICOYC Members,
I welcome you as the Council’s sixth President. I am committed to adding to the great work done by my predecessors in sharing the experiences and solutions developed by our members for the betterment of the sport we love. Our mission statement has always been to bring together the world’s leading yacht clubs to share experiences and learn from them, because from whatever corner of the globe we come, and whether our primary activity is yacht racing or cruising under sail or power, our goals are common and often the solutions are too.
Leif Sigmond
President
President@icoyc.org