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PRESS RELEASE

ICOYC Announces Strategic Partnership with Club Benchmarking

Dublin, Ireland
June 5, 2026

The International Council of Yacht Clubs (ICOYC) is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Club Benchmarking, bringing together two organisations committed to raising standards in club leadership, governance and long-term sustainability.

A central focus of the partnership will be working on strategic planning for the future of ICOYC. Club Benchmarking, widely respected for its data-driven insight and strategic expertise, working alongside ICOYC leaders, will play a leading role in facilitating an updated strategic direction for ICOYC.

As part of the agreement, Club Benchmarking will serve as a Premier Partner of ICOYC, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing excellence in leadership and management across ICOYC member clubs. Club Benchmarking’s long-standing passion for education and industry development aligns closely with ICOYC’s commitment to professional advancement, making this partnership a natural fit.

“We are delighted to enter into this partnership with Club Benchmarking,” said Leif Sigmond, President of ICOYC. “Their dedication to strategic planning, education, research and raising standards across the club sector makes them an invaluable partner.”

John McCormack, Director, Club Benchmarking said “Over the coming months, ICOYC and Club Benchmarking will collaborate on an updated strategic plan and a programme of shared initiatives designed to support member clubs, including surveys, focus groups and research/benchmarking insights. Further details will be shared with ICOYC members in due course.”

About ICOYC — The International Council of Yacht Clubs (ICOYC) comprises member clubs across five continents. ICOYC facilitates the long-term sustainability and continual improvement of member clubs through the open sharing of best practices and other pertinent information regarding governance, management, member policies, data exchange via regular forums and proactive communications. Learn more: www.icoyc.org

About Club Benchmarking — Club Benchmarking provides benchmarking, strategic planning and analytics to private clubs worldwide, helping leaders make informed decisions through comparative data and practical insights. Learn more: www.clubbenchmarking.eu

MEDIA CONTACTS

Eileen Gioielli
ICOYC Administrator
admin@icoyc.org

John McCormack
Director Club Benchmarking EMEA
jmccormack@clubbenchmarking.eu