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History

The Beginning

1996

A virtual idea was born in St. Tropez when René Fatton created the first Yacht Club de Gstaad identity for his classic Riva boat.

 

The Beginning

1998

A virtual idea was born in St. Tropez when René Fatton created the first Yacht Club de Gstaad identity for his classic Riva boat.

The Beginning

1999

A virtual idea was born in St. Tropez when René Fatton created the first Yacht Club de Gstaad identity for his classic Riva boat.

The Beginning

2000

A virtual idea was born in St. Tropez when René Fatton created the first Yacht Club de Gstaad identity for his classic Riva boat.

The Beginning

2003

A virtual idea was born in St. Tropez when René Fatton created the first Yacht Club de Gstaad identity for his classic Riva boat.

In sport also on track.

Since 2004, GYC Sports Members have proudly represented Switzerland at the Olympic Games. The GYC Racing Team, founded in 2010, has supported athletes competing at the highest international level, including London 2012 and Rio 2016. Alongside elite competition, the club continues to develop young sailing talent through training programs and annual sailing camps.

Centenary Trophy Concept

In 2011, the Gstaad Yacht Club launched the Centenary Trophy inspired by the 100-year-old classic yacht Mariquita. The race brought together yachts over a century old in a unique pursuit-format regatta in Saint-Tropez, celebrating heritage, craftsmanship, and competition at sea.

Over the years, the GYC has continued to expand its sailing vision from youth development programs and international Optimist victories to participation in innovative events like the LITTLECUP in Switzerland. In 2017, the club introduced the Centenarian of the Year award to honor exceptional classic yachts.

Today, the GYC reflects a unique blend of mountain and maritime culture, uniting skiing and sailing in one shared spirit of excellence and tradition.