ONE MONTH TO GO TO THE YACHT RACING FORUM
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The international sailing community will meet in Amsterdam on November 20-21 for two days of conferences, networking, business and an exciting social calendar.
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Members of the yacht racing community and industry can look forward to an exceptional edition of the Yacht Racing Forum on November 20-21 in Amsterdam.
The event will reassemble 200 + delegates including some of the sport's key personalities from all over the world for conferences, debates and business, not to mention an attractive social calendar.
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PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE & HIGHLIGHTS
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The Yacht Racing Forum will begin on Thursday, 20 November, at 9:00 a.m. and will conclude on Friday, 21 November, at 3:30 p.m., allowing participants to head home for the weekend.
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| From top to bottom and from left to right: Sir Russell Coutts, CEO, SailGP, Holly Cova, Director, Team Malizia, Corinne Migraine, French Sailing Federation, Bruno Dubois, Team Manager, France SailGP Team, Rosanna Chopra, Executive Director, Red Sea Global, Antoine Mermod, President, IMOCA Class, David Graham, CEO, World Sailing, Ana ali, Business & Marketing Development Manager, Navela |
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The entire conference will take place in plenary session. It will be chaired by Shirley Robertson, supported by Andy Rice for several panel discussions.
On Thursday evening, all delegates are cordially invited to Sailors Night, a friendly and informal evening reception.
Leading figures from the yacht racing industry will deliver keynote presentations, including:
- Sir Russell Coutts, CEO, SailGP
- David Graham, CEO, World Sailing
- Bruno Dubois, Team Manager, France SailGP Team
- Richard Brisius, CEO, The Ocean Race
- Jörg Müller-Dünow, Managing Partner, markenzeichen GmbH
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The Yacht Racing Forum 2025 will focus on youth, their access to the sport and the yacht racing industry.
Sessions will explore event management and the success factors behind iconic regattas such as the Admirals Cup, Barcolana, and Trofeo Princesa Sofia. The importance of Host Venues in delivering sustainable and inclusive events will also be presented.
The evolving role of the media and its impact on organizers, clubs, and sailors will be examined.
All technology sessions will be held in plenary format, covering topics such as The Hidden Technology Beneath Magic Carpet , innovations from SailGP and measurement instruments reliability with FT Technologies. We will ask whether sustainable composite materials are being sufficiently considered by sailing classes and boat builders, while leading experts will present the growing influence of artificial intelligence on yacht racing.
A special focus will be placed on SailGP, with additional sessions dedicated to the IMOCA class and The Ocean Race.
On Friday, a Fireside Chat featuring some of the leading figures in the sport will explore Sustainability and Inclusivity, with the goal of defining clear, concrete, and achievable objectives for the industry.
More broadly, the conference will explore the future of the sport and strategies to revive participation and boat sales in a declining market.
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LAST COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
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There are still a few commercial opportunities available. Dont hesitate to contact us for more details and to discuss participation options!
The Yacht Racing Forum offers a unique platform to present or showcase your event, product, technology, or service to a highly targeted audience focused on yacht racing.
If competitive sailing is your world, then the Yacht Racing Forum is your place!
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THE YACHT RACING FORUMS LONGEST-STANDING PARTNER
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| The Pindar and Manuport Logistics team look forward to attending the Yacht Racing Forum, for which they are an official supporter this year. With Pindar's unparalleled legacy in the arena of marine logistics together with the global network of local and national offices offered by MPL, Pindar by Manuport Logistics is pushing boundaries and charting new waters in the world of marine logistics. Logistics done different is their tagline and if you want to know exactly what that means, feel free to ask one of the sales team members during the networking break-out sessions. |
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When asked about attending the Yacht Racing Forum, Andrew Pindar OBE DL stated- "We have been attending the Yacht Racing Forum each and every year since its inception, initially as a sponsor in the sport and then both as a sponsor and a global logistics service provider. More than ever, it provides us with an invaluable insight as to how we can help drive efficiencies, increase value and reduce waste for sailors, event organisers, class associations, expedition leaders and sponsors."
For more information: manuport-logistics@pindar.co
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EXCLUSIVE GUIDED TOUR OF MARIN
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Metstrade kindly invites Yacht Racing Forum delegates to an exclusive guided tour of MARIN, the Maritime Research Institute Netherlands | MARIN, on Wednesday 19 November.
Event Details:
- Date: Wednesday, 19 November
- Registration Time: 12:45 13:15
- Registration Location: in front of the Elicium Entrance D
- Bus Departure: 13:15 (registration at 12.45)
Registration is compulsory at: superyachtforum@rai.nl. Space is limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
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OFFICIAL CLOTHES SUPPLIER
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OFFICIAL TV PRODUCTION COMPANY
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