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World Yacht Racing Forum - New features for 2013

by James Gradwell on 10 May 2013
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The sixth edition of the World Yacht Racing Forum (WYRF) will be held on 10th and 11th December 2013 in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Delegate and media feedback tells us that last year’s event was the best to date and for 2013 we have even more new features to ensure you maximise your time at the Download Preliminary Agenda here.

With more than 250 delegates, over 50 accredited journalists, a line-up of international A-list speakers from leading sponsors, teams, sailors, event organisers as well as designers, the WYRF and the co-located YRDTS once again enhanced its reputation as the place for professionals within yacht racing to meet, away from the water, to discuss their business and network with Who Why attend

WYRF 2013 promises to build on that success and deliver even more high value conference content, more valuable insights, more essential learning and more unbeatable networking opportunities. Our speaker line-up includes Volvo Ocean Race, Alpari World Match Racing Tour, Vendee Globe, ISAF, OC Sport and Download Preliminary Agenda here.

So, if you are involved in yacht racing communication, and the business of yacht racing, make sure you save the dates and join us for the World Yacht Racing Forum and Yacht Racing Design and Technology Symposium 2013.

We look forward to seeing you there!
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