The Fellowship program for Rotarians who want to combine their
love of Rotary with their love of boating.
IYFR began in England in 1947 when John Barrett hoisted a Rotary Flag from his yacht. The IYFR is now the oldest and largest of the Rotary Fellowships with approximately 100 fleets, 1000+ yachts and more than 3000 members around the world. IYFR Members are called 'Iyforians'.
The goals of IYFR are...
- Advancing International understanding, goodwill and peace trough a world
fellowship of business and professional individuals united in the ideals of
service.
- Promoting the sports of cruising, racing, yachting, sailing, and boating.
- Promoting high standards of seamanship, subscribing to and abiding by
recognized yachting customs and etiquette of the water.
- Offer social events and community service opportunities to those Rotarians
who share the interests of any water sport that involves ships or boats.
IYFR is, as its name implies, an international group. There are fleets
around the world that share your interest in boating and sponsor a variety of
water oriented events and activities.
Who can join IYFR...
- Any Rotarian in good standing with the home club!
- Yachting implies sailing... do I need a sailboat? NO, many members
have power boats. In fact any Rotarian can join the IYFR, read on...
- Do I need a boat? NO! Many IYFRians do not own boats but still
enjoy the fellowship we offer. Members who do have boats are often
looking for crew and when that crew is a fellow Rotarian, an initial bond is
already established.
When you join IYFR...
- You'll meet other Rotarians from around the word that share your interest
in boating
- You'll receive the International Roster of Members that will allow you to
get in touch with fellow boating Rotarians when you travel.
- You can join us at our hospitality house at Rotary's international
conventions.
- Participate in our annual meeting in conjunction with the international
convention.
- Participate in an annual post international convention cruise.
- You qualify to obtain and display unique IYFR regalia to show your
interest in Rotarian yachting.
San Francisco Fleet
International Fleet
