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YANMAR co-sponsors the Dragon Class International Yacht Race "BIWAKO Dragon Invitation 2024"

by Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd 29 Aug 2024 22:49 PDT 21-24 November 2024
BIWAKO Dragon Invitation 2024 © Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd

Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., Yanmar Corporation, and Yanmar Marine International Asia Co., Ltd. are proud to announce their sponsorship of the Dragon Class International Yacht Race, "BIWAKO DRAGON INVITATION 2024". The event is set to take place from Thursday, November 21, through Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Lake Biwa, Japan.

The "BIWAKO DRAGON INVITATION 2024" is an international yacht race for the Dragon Class, hosted by the Lake Biwa Sunset Yacht Club. This will be the first time that the event has been held at Lake Biwa, with the competition taking place at the Yanmar Sunset Marina, located in Moriyama City, Shiga Prefecture. It is expected to attract approximately 30 teams and 100 participants from across the globe, including teams from Europe, Oceania, Asia, and Japan.

The Yanmar Group is committed to realizing "A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE", in a society where human prosperity coexists with a rich natural environment. To achieve this goal, Yanmar believes in harnessing both technological advancements and human potential. Guided by the values of "HANASAKA", which emphasize belief in human potential and addressing people's challenges, Yanmar sponsors global sailing events including the Dragon Class and the America's Cup. The yacht racing team's ability to harness the power of nature and push the limits of human potential and technology inspires Yanmar's innovative efforts toward new prosperity.

Following our sponsorship of the world's premier yacht race, the America's Cup, which begins this August, the Yanmar Group is proud to co-host the international "BIWAKO DRAGON INVITATION 2024" in the birthplace of Yanmar's founder, Magokichi Yamaoka. Through these efforts, we continue to contribute to the cultivation of a culture where nature and sports coexist.

Overview of "BIWAKO DRAGON INVITATION 2024"

Date: November 21 to 24, 2024. Two races per day.
Location: Yanmar Sunset Marina, 1380 Mizuhocho, Moriyama City, Shiga Prefecture
Organizer: Lake Biwa Sunset Yacht Club
Co-organizers: Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., Yanmar Corporation, Yanmar Marine International Asia Co., Ltd., Japan Dragon Association
Support: Shiga Prefecture, Moriyama City
About Yanmar Sunset Marina: y-sunsetmarina.com

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