What's on
The GYC has a balanced amount of sailing and social club life. On the sports side, each year several members take part in different sailing categories.
On the social side from Speakers Series over film screenings and tasting dinners the clubhouse & events committee offer a large entertainment choice.
Please see the events in the calendar below or in the print version coming soon.
Congrats to all at stormy Bol d’Or Mirabaud 2019
Last weekend several of our members took part in the 81st edition of the Bol d’Or on lake Leman that was run in variable conditions, with light winds at the start and a memorable storm on the return journey that caused much damage. The GYC congratulates Dona Bertarelli, although not on board of her Ladycat powered by Spindrift Racing who emerged victorious from the tempest. Further congrats to Ernesto Bertarelli on the D35 Alinghi as well as Clarin Mustad who entered the race with a worldwide first, a V2 T-Foils – Ausoni. Our thoughts go the ones who were not as lucky and lost their boats.Nostromino, mission accomplished at stormy Bol d’Or Mirabaud 2019Nostromino, the Wally Nano MK11 007 that blends Italian style with Dutch know-how, was launched just the day before the regatta - 14 June 2019.
2019 GYC Centenarian of the Year Carlotta during Classic Boat Awards
The 2019 Classic Boat Awards winners have been revealed in a great ceremony at the Royal Thames Yacht Club, London. Celebrity guests included Sir Robin Knox-Johnston. Those present travelled from across Europe, the Caribbean, the USA and Canada. RTYC Vice Commodore George Ehlers was present, as well as GYC Commodore Manrico Iachia, who presented the Centenarian of the Year trophy.
To read more and to see all the 2019 Classic Boat Awards winners – click here
Successful GYC Racing Team members at the SUI Sailing Awards
Mateo Sanz Lanz RS: X Windsurf won in the category "Male Sailor of the year" and Nils Theuninck took the victory with team TILT in the category "Sailing Team of the year". Complete article