H.M. King Constantine II of the Hellenes (1940 - 2023)
On Tuesday the 10 of January we received the sad news that our Patron HM King Constantine has made his last voyage at the age of 82.
11th Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy
Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez is undoubtedly the meeting place for sailors and sailing enthusiasts with the most beautiful modern or classic yachts in the running. The two-week-long event allows sailors plenty of time to calmly anchor around the port and suss out the competition. And boat-loving spectators ...
Girls at the helm
GYC Racing Team sailors at the European Championships in Hyères, France Anja von Allmen competed against a fleet of 95 female sailors in ILCA 6, while Gauthier Verhulst even sailed in a fleet of 169 ILCA 7 boats in the men's race.
The Bernese sports awards
Von Allmens are the future of Bernese sports At the Bern Sports Awards 2022, yachtswoman Anja von Allmen and skier Franjo von Allmen were chosen as Young Sportsmen of the Year. An award they received partially based on votes from the general public.
A man, a boat, an ocean
GYC member Simon Koster sailing solo across the Atlantic Professional sailor Simon Koster began on 9 November an unprecedented Transatlantic challenge. After successful results with second place in the Transat Jacques Fabre 2021 and 1st place in the Normandie Channel Race, Simon Koster felt ready to ...
A crowded premier at the Glacier 3000
Last weekend the winter season on Glacier 3000 kicked off, and the weather conditions couldn’t have been better for the 1800 sports enthusiasts that came out for the opening day. Stepping out of the gondola, you did not only look up at the dreamlike sunny mountain landscape but inevitably also ...
Le Grand Bellevue plans to build a temporary padel court
Until the approval of the new building on the Bellevue lawn, plans for a padel court have been proposed.
Glacier 3000 run
The 14th edition of the Glacier 3000 Run attracted 720 men and women to the Saanenland. The weather conditions were optimal. But the warm weather had taken its toll on the glacier, and the organisers had no choice but to shorten the route by a kilometre.
Legendary SPA
It’s a tough feeling as a race driver to leave a track and hear the cars behind you still racing. Especially at Spa at La Source!
La Source is a hairpin corner tackled in 1st gear, and once you exit, it takes you flat out onto Eau Rouge/ Raidillon.
The 16th GYC Rally & Yachting
On Friday and Saturday, 5-6 August, car and sailing enthusiasts gathered in Gstaad for the 16th classic GYC Rally & Yachting event. An event that grows each year, and this one was no different.
When Polo goes high!
Gstaad is renowned for its prestigious sporting and cultural events. One of these events is particularly special: the Hublot Polo Gold Cup.
A sunny Golf & Yachting Day
The annual GYC Interclub Golf & Yachting took place for the sixth time in glorious weather. This year's winners are Franz Wehren and John Gogol.
Watersports on a mountain top - who knew?
The Gstaad region boasts some incredible summer activities, yet the latest must-do experience is a little more unexpected…
Casper Ruud is definitely the King of Swiss clay
The defending champion did it again! Casper Ruud takes the winner's trophy at the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad for the second year in a row. He won in three sets against the Italian Matteo Berrettini.
Last chance to become Bergkönig
After 6 successful years, the organisers behind the Swiss vintage cycling festival Bergkönig have decided to call it quits and finish on the top. So, if you have had your sights set on becoming the last king of the mountains, you better sign up straight away.
Clean sweep at the beach
The Swatch Beach Pro Gstaad attracted 25,000 visitors and the world champions Duda/Ana Patricia from Brazil grabbed the victory. In the men's singles, Chile's Marco and Esteban Grimalt triumphed and were supported by the crowd as they reached the final Gstaad.
The Gstaad Sale: Automobiles for collectors
After 14 years, the international auction house Bonhams has returned to Gstaad: and more than 50 collector items were auctioned at the Gstaad Palace on Sunday, 3 July. The highlight was the extraordinary Lamborghini Reventon, whose shape is reminiscent of a jet.
Partners at sea
“There are small ships, tall ships, and ships that sail the sea… but the best ships are partner’ships’, long may they be!“
Summer Polo once again
At last! After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, polo is back in Gstaad, at the Saanen airport. From August 18 to 21 – four glamorous days are dedicated to the oldest team sports: the Hublot Polo Gold Cup Gstaad!
Hut etiquette for beginners
The Swiss have rediscovered nature and overnight stays in a Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) hut is becoming increasingly popular. In their etiquette guide, the SAC lists the most important rules for a successful overnight stay in one of their 153 huts.