The 2010 Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship will be organized by the Turkish Sailing Federation under the authority of
the International Sailing Federation (ISAF). You can find out more details about the Organizing Committee below.
Click here to contact the Organizing Committee.
Further Details
Neylan Ayse Günay
Chairman
Born in Istanbul (1954)
Education:
Notre Dame De Sion French High School in Istanbul 1974
Universite De Grenoble (France) 1977, Psychology (D.E.UG.)
St.Godric's College (London) 1978, English & Secretarial Courses
Languages:
English and French
Work Experience:
Login Bilgisayar Programlari A.S. 1995 - 2004, Member of Board of Directors, Advertisement & Public Relations Manager
Gunay Construction Co. 1991-1994, Public Relations
Baytur Construction Co. 1979-1981, General Manager, Executive Secretary
Sailing:
Started sailing at age of 15, in Optimist class
National Champion 1970
Crewed at yachting regattas 1976-present
Optimist Class Secretary at Turkish Sailing Federation 2001-2004, 2006-2008
Executive Board Member at Turkish Sailing Federation, 2009-present
Selma Altay Rodopman
Turkish Sailing Federation representative
Born in Istanbul
Education:
Istanbul University 1999, Business Admisnistration (English)
Languages:
English, Swedish, German, French
Work Experience:
Part time consultant for finance, 2000-present
Yatirimbank A.S. Treasury Marketing Unit 1993-1994
EAS Akümülatör Plastik ve Isi Sanayii A.S. 1991-1993
Sailing:
Sailing since 2003 as a member of a racing team in the different classes of IRC
Participant as a crew member in the 2007 Mumm 30 European Championship in
420 Class Secretary at Turkish Sailing Federation since 2009
Edhem Dirvana
Turkish Sailing Federation representative
Born in Istanbul (1977)
Education:
California State Universiy Chicago, Business Administration
University of Tuebingen, Germany, Master degree on European Union
Languages:
English,German
Work Experience:
Own a boutique hotel/watersports centre in Bozburun, Southern Turkey
Sailing:
Have a long sailing past, since age of 11. Owned a 12ft dinghy and sailed many years with it.
Windsurfed and crewed in yachting regattas
Laser Class Secretary at Turkish Sailing Federation since 2009
Ilker Bayindir
Competition Manager
Born in Izmir (1949)
Education:
Haydarpasa High School in Istanbul 1967
Naval Academy in Istanbul 1971
Languages:
English
Work Experience:
Naval Forces (Naval Officer) 1971-2000
Turkish Sailing Federation 2000-2005
Sailing:
Started sailing at age of 19, in Pirat and Finn classes in the Naval Academy
Yacht Captain 1983-1991
Crewed at yachting regattas 1991-1997
Windsurf Class Secretary at Turkish Sailing Federation
Executive Board Member at Turkish Sailing Federation
Chairman and member of Judges Committee at Turkish Sailing Federation
Chairman of Education Committee at Turkish Sailing Federation
ISAF Winsurfing Committee Member
ISAF Race Management Sub-committee Member
International RS:X Class Association Executivee Committee Member
International RS:X Class Association Chairman of Technical Committee
ISAF International Judge
ISAF International Race Officer
Gülden Aktugan
Event Manager
Born in Istanbul ( 1969)
Education:
B.A. Journalism and Public Relations University of Istanbul 1990
Public Relations Certificate Martran College London 1992
Business English Certificate Frances King School of English London 1992
Languages:
English
Work Experience:
Sportworks, Istanbul, Turkey, Communication and Marketing Coordinator 2003- Present
Kemer Yapi ve Turizm A.S., Istanbul, Turkey, Public Relations Executive/Corporate Marketing Department 1999-2001
Egebank A.S., Istanbul, Turkey, Assistant Vice President/Advertising & Public Relations 1998-1999
Worldwide Brands INC./( CAMEL TROPHY) Istanbul Liaison Office, Public Relations Coordinator 1996-1998
Kemer Golf and Country Club, Istanbul, Turkey, Press and Event Executive 1995-1996
Reebok, Istanbul, Turkey, Public Relations Manager 1993-1995
Sailing:
Working with Turkish Sailing Federation since 2003
2003 - 2004 - 2005 Kiteboard World Cup
2003 Turkey Windsurf Championship
2004 Mistral World Championship (Olympic selection)
2004 Turkey Windsurf Championship
2005 Turkey Windsurf Championship
2005 IFCA European Slalom Championship
2006 IFCA Slalom World Championship
2006 PWA World Cup
2006 RS:X European Championship
2007 PWA World Cup
2008 PWA World Cup
2009 PWA World Cup
Tevfik Görkemli
Finance
Born in Istanbul (1942)
Education:
Sultanahmet Commercial High School Istanbul 1959
Economical & Commercial Sciences Academy Istanbul 1969
Languages:
Turkish
Work Experience:
Topkapi Vitaminli Yem San A.S., Accounting & Finance Manager 1966-1983
Ozmelek Tuz Sanayi ve Tic.A.S., Assistant General Manager 1983-1986
Minkat Yeme Katki Madde Ltd Sti., Accounting & Finance Manager 1986-1992
Beroner Madencilik ve Tic. A.S., Accounting & Finance Manager 1992-1994
Marvel Insurance & Interagencies Services A.S., Accounting & Finance Manager 1995-present
Sailing:
City Sailing Representative of TSF Istanbul 1991-1995
National Judge Status 1994
Member Race Officials Committee TSF 1996-2004
Vice Chairman Race Officials Committee TSF 2005-2006
Member of the Board TSF (Responsible for Finance) 2007-2008
Member Executive Committee TSF (Responsible for Finance & Accounting) 2009-present
Yalçin Gürkan
Supplier Relations
Born in Istanbul (1945)
Education:
French College (Napoli, ITA) 1958-1959
American High School (Napoli, ITA) 1958-1959
Lycée Marcel Roby (Paris, FRA) 1960-1961
Galatasaray High School (Istanbul, TUR) 1964
University of Istanbul, Social Sciences, (Istanbul, TUR) 1969
Alexander Hamilton Institute (USA) 1983
Executive Leadership Programme
Institute De Baak (NED) 1985
Logistics Management Programme
Languages:
English, French, Italian
Work Experience:
KODAK Near East Inc., Logistics & Admin Manager 1992 - 2000
ITT SCHAUB LORENZ, Assistant General Manager 1986 - 1992
PHILIPS Corporation (TUR) Materials & Impex Manager 1982-1986
ALI ÜSTAY CONSTRUCTION, Commercial Manager Overseas activities 1980-1982
ARÇELIK A.S., Foreign Trade & Investments specialist 1976-1980
GAZA TIC.LTD STI, Production Manager 1970-1976
Sailing Experience:
Started sailing in Dragon Class 1960
Intl level sailing in FD Class 1970-1976
National Champion FD 1973-1975
Yacht racing (crew) 1974-1980
TSF - NJ Status 1969
ISAF - IJ Status 1993
National 470 Class Secretary 1976-1992
470 Internationale, Council Member & Class Secretary 1992-2008
Istanbul Sailing Club, Commodore, Secretary General, Board Member 1970-2001
Turkish Sailing Federation, Various technical functions, Chairman Race Officials Committee, Country Training Manager 1970-2008
General Co-ordinator 2009
Levent Öztunç
Accomodation and Transportation
Born in Ankara (1958)
Education:
Saint Joseph, French High School in Istanbul 1977
Bosphorus University 1982, Industrial Engineering
Languages:
English, French, Spanish
Work Experience:
Duru Turizm, General Manager 1986-1998
Miltur Turizm, General Manager 1998 - 2001
Meet Travel Sistem Turizm inc, General Manager 2001-present
Sailing:
Cooperated with the Turkish Sailing Federation for the organisation of:
IMCO 2004 (Mistral Worlds) Altinyunus, Cesme
IFCA 2005 (Funboard Worlds) Altinyunus, Cesme
IODA Optimist Worlds 2008, Altinyunus, Cesme
RSX Youth World Championship, Yalikavak, Bodrum
Selmin Toysal
Secretariat
Born in Istanbul (1960)
Education:
Kadikoy College in Istanbul 1978
Marmara University, Economic & Administrative Sciences, Faculty Istanbul 1983
Languages:
English
Work Experience:
Mobil Oil Co.Turkey, Accounting and Finance Auditor, 1988-1996
Andersen Consulting BPM Turkey, SAP Consultant, 1997-1999
Sailing:
Started sailing at age of 12, in the Optimist class
After age of 15 sailed in the Pirat class
Training Committee member of Turkish Sailing Federation, 2007-present
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