1 GYC Events Calendar 2019 Save the dates GYC Club Nights & GYC movies Culinary highlights and other Specials; Sailing events The club is open from 10h00 - Join us for lunches, dinner, drinks or coffee December / January From 7 Dec From 17h00 Après Ski at the GYC Special Drinks and complimentary food From 19h00 Dinner time at the GYC À la cart or daily specials 14 Dec 16 23 Tuesday 25 Wednesday 26 Wednesday 26 Dec Monday 31 Dec Tuesday 1 Jan GYC Christmas Party Party for Junior members and those young at heart. From 20h00. RSVP with Dominic: Christmas at the GYC Advents Brunch-GYC Welcome Christmas Brunch Christmas day Lunch & Dinner Boxing day Lunch & Dinner RSVP with Andrea: 033/744 2825 Sledge Drive Lauenen & Early dinner Meet at 16h00 at the clubhouse for a sledge ride through Gstaad or Lauenen. When we come back, there will be a warm bowl of soup be waiting for you. RSVP: cindy@gstaadyachtclub.com GYC closed all day for a private event New Year s Brunch From 14h30 Buffet & welcome drink RSVP with Andrea: 033/744 2825
2 January 20 Jan 4 Jan 6 Jan 6 Jan 13 Jan 20 Jan 27 Jan 12 Jan GAC/GYC Training and Snow Driving 9h00 at Saanen Airport, on a closed track The Gstaad Automobile Club offers to learn the basics of winter driving techniques in your own car through a combination of various exercises. RSVP with Dominic 20th GYC AGM from 17h30 19h30 New Members Welcome Cocktail and 20 years Dinner Please RSVP with Nina at: administration@gstaadyachtclub.com Russian Brunch from 12h30 The GYC chef prepares a Lunch buffet with Russian specialties for you. RSVP with Andrea: 033/744 2825 New Years Music Festival Closing concert and dinner Queens, Kings and Emperors plus the odd naughty Princess! - in Opera by Helena Matheopoulos From 19h00 followed by Gala dinner RSVP requested: GYC Brunches from 12h30 Please RSVP with Andrea: 033/744 2825 Friends from Royal Ocean Racing Club dinner GYC friends club RORC is hosting a dinner for its Swiss members in Gstaad. The Restaurant remains open for GYC members. Guest speaker Jeremy Pleydell-Bouverie presents his Kite Around the UK challenge. Please RSVP with Dominic at:
3 January / February Thursday 24 Jan 26 Jan Thursday 31 Jan 3 Feb 10 Feb 17 Feb 24 Feb 3 Feb 9 Feb 10 Feb Monday 11 Feb GYC Speakers Series Anne-Marie Springer: Dis moi que tu m aimes Book presentation and signing from 19h00 followed by dinner. RSVP: GYC closed in the afternoon from 15h00 for a private event GYC Brunches from 12h30 Please RSVP with Andrea: 033/744 2825 GYC Speakers Series - Michel de Yougoslavie With the presentation about his first photography book Michel de Yougoslavie is inviting you for an insight in his art work. The presentation will be followed by a dinner. RSVP:assistant@gstaadyachtlclub.com GYC closed for a private event. Waves Art and Yachting with Anthony Bannwart From 18h00 drinks, Presentation followed by dinner «Le ravissement des couleurs» in the work of the French painter Pierre Lesieur (1922-2011) with Véronique Serrano Eric & Caroline Freymond and Siegfried Contemporary are inviting to a presentation followed by dinner from 19h00. RSVP:
4 February Thursday 14 Feb GYC closed from 16h00 for a private event 23 Feb date tbc GYC Junior Party All members and specially the young at heart ones are invited for a dinner followed by dance and party. RSVP at: 17 Feb GYC Speakers Series with Édéenne The Maison Édéenne, founded in 2003, creates unique pieces of High Jewellery with a singular approach that defies conventions. In her presentation Edéenne will speak about her career and achievements. The presentation will start at 19h00 followed by dinner. RSVP at: Monday 18 Feb Tuesday 19 February Wednesday 20 Feb GYC Speakers Series - Andrew Winch Presentation and Signing of his new coffee table book sharing his vision as well as a unique and rare view into the world of luxury design. Presentation from 19h00 followed by dinner. RSVP: Charlie Braveheart - Informative and awarness dinner help to create stress and pain-free treatments for children in hospitals in Europe. Speaker: Dr. Piet Leroy, Associate Professor and Pediatric Critical Care Specialist RSVP@GYC GYC Partner Night with Perini Navi Building yachts like the famous Maltese Falcon, the shipyard based in Viareggio, Italy is well known. GYC members are invited to an evening with Nautical and culinary highlights followed by a dinner RSVP at:
5 February / March 22 Feb - bc 24 February Mon 25 or Thur 28 Feb 1 Mar 2 Mar 2 Mar Le Rosey Presentation Le Rosey in collaboration with Greenpeace is hosting a presentation for their students and GYC members from 17h30 on. RSVP at: GYC speakers series Book Dominique Rossignol-Franck will present her book «Les manifestations visibles de l au-delà». Furthermore Alexis de Maud huy gives an insight to his book Se protéger des addictions aux écrans, c'est parti!» RSVP at: GYC speakers series François Zimeray on Human rights RSVP at: 20 th GYC Ski Yachting Weekend Interclub Ski Races by night at Eggli 17h30 Registration 19h00 Races start 21h00 Dinner and Party RSVP at: 20 th GYC Ski Yachting Weekend 11h30 Interclub Match Races Training in the Swimming Pool with lunch buffet at 12h30 Afterwards Interclub Match Races. 19h30 Official Fondue Dinner & Prize Giving Party at the GYC. Non-participating members invited to join the lunch or dinner. Please make your reservation at: GYC Junior Ski Yachting Juniors under the age of 16 are invited to participate in the GYC Junior Ski Yachting. Starting with sailing competitions in the morning, followed by ski races at the Huble. Please register your team at:
6 March 3 Mar 10 Mar 17 Mar GYC Brunches from 12h30 Please RSVP with Andrea: 033/744 2825 Preview Winter 2020 GYC Speakers series- Erlinge Kagge Norwegian explorer, lawyer, art collector, entrepreneur, politician, author and publisher. Presentation from 19h00 RSVP: Club Evenings at the GYC GYC Speaker s nights Promotion We welcome interesting film or event suggestions for the GYC members Please contact the GYC office at: cindy@gstaadyachtclub.com GYC Opening Hours, 7 th December 2018 to Wednesday, 12 th December 2018, 13 th December 2018 to, 10 th March 2019 Monday, 11 th March to 17 th March 2019 Thursday, 21 st March to 31 st March 2019 4 Days a week Snack service from 12h00 to 19h30 to Wednesday Dinner available upon request with Andrea 7 Days a week Daily from 10h00 on Dinner from to Wednesday upon request by 16h00 5 Days a week / Wednesday to Lunch Daily from 10h00 on 4 Days a week / Thursday to Small card, daily specials from 12h00 to 19h30 Dinner available upon request with Andrea Members who would like to play Bridge, Poker or any Card games will meet every weekday at 5.00 p.m. Prior notice for card games appreciated. Backgammon Games are available too. Winter late afternoons are a perfect occasion to gather with a couple of friends and enjoy a game On the GYC club s tables. Andrea and his team are delighted to give you a warm welcome with a wide range of drinks and delicious food from the GYC chef.
7 Preview Summer Events 2019 August Fri 9 & Sat 10 Date tbc August tbc September tbc Thursday 3 October GYC Rally & Yachting Please save the date for the annual Rally & Yachting Event we are planning on a one day event of classic car driving and model boat sailing. Further details will be sent with the invitation in spring. If you wish to preregister, please contact the office at: GYC Speakers Series - Jackie Stewart Join for an intresting evening with the motorsport legend and three times Fromula 1 world champion. GYC Polo BBQ & Junior Party BBQ on GYC clubhouse terrace and get together for Juniors and those who are at young heart. 4 th GYC Golf & Yachting Please save the date for the 4 th edition of the Golf & Yachting. Further details will be sent with the invitation. : Golf tournament : Model Boat Yachting Afternoon Official Prize Giving BBQ If you wish to preregister, please contact the office at: 9 th GYC Centenary Trophy During les Voiles de Saint Tropez 11h00 Regatta 20h30 Trophy Evening 3 rd October 2019 RSVP for rooms, visitor boat and evening event to: We would like to remind GYC members and our guests on their opportunity to use the Clubhouse for private parties and/or business functions. Please consult the GYC office when making your plans and we are happy to assist you.
8 GYC Sailing events 2019 GYC Invitational Club Regattas 10-13 January Monaco Optimist Team Racing Yacht Club of Monaco 17-19 May Vela & Golf Porto Cervo Yacht Club Costa Smeralda Invitation on website 14-16 June Helga Cup NRV Hamburg Ladys only Invitation on website 14-16 June Bol d Or Mirabaud Lake Geneva Invitation on website 6-7 July Cumberland Regatta Royal Thames Yacht Club Cowes Invitation on the website 5-7 July Coppa Europa Smeralda 888 Yacht Club Costa Smeralda 3 October GYC 9th Centenary Trophy 2019 Saint Tropez, France By private Charter 8-11 February XXXV Primo Cup Yacht Club de Monaco, MC 6-11 July Swan European Regatta Royal Yacht Squadron, UK 28 July 2 August Cowes Week Royal Yacht Squadron, UK 29 Sep - 7 Oct Les Voiles de Saint Tropez Société Nautique de Saint Tropez Sailing Clinics & Training From May GYC Junior Sailing on Optimist, Laser and 420 s - Summer sailing program on Lake Thun for details see the program on the website All level Sailing Clinics J 70 s and model boats On lake Thun or Lac Retaud - for further information please contact us at: sportevents@gstaadyachtclub.com