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Changing times for sailing photographers........09 April 2009
Since the onset of digital photography in the late 90's, the number of 'newcomer' yacht racing photographers has increased dramatically read more
Roxy & Foncia - One race, two very different sponsorship philosophies.....16 March 2009
2008/9 Vendée Globe winner Michel Desjoyeaux and fourth placed Samantha Davies had very different sponsorship objectives read more
Vendée Globe & Volvo Ocean Race - The experts point of view on the breakages........ 16 February 2009
What are the reasons for the high percentage of failures? Is the situation acceptable? read more
STEERING THE BUSINESS OF YACHT RACING
The first edition of the World Yacht Racing Forum in 2008 was a huge success. With 350 participants badged and over 60 media organisations accredited, the Forum provided the first ever real opportunity for key figures from the business of yacht racing to meet, network and share their expertise.
The networking opportunity between the World Yacht Racing Forum and Motorsport Business Forum also offered an exclusive access for delegates from both of these high profile sports to meet and forge new relationships.
Sponsors, Event organizers, Federations, Team managers, Pro sailors, Media and representatives of host cities and venues are just some of the participating organizations that have benefitted from the World Yacht Racing Forum.
Don’t miss out on the next edition of the Forum, book now for 2009.
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“The World of Yacht Racing has needed something like this for many years”
Sir Keith Mills – CEO Team Origin
“An excellent arena to share and learn from the views of some of the leading players in the sailing industry.”
Göran Petersson – President ISAF (International Sailing Federation)
“I don't know if a collection of people representing this much fire power in the sport of sailing has ever been in one room for two days”
Paul Cayard – 7 x Sailing World Champion
“Stimulating, absorbing, informative and thoroughly worthwhile”
Tim Jeffrey – Sailing Correspondent
“It’s the one sport that has the biggest opportunity for growth on the global scene. It is the eco-sport”
Datuk Patrick Lim
“Everyone here has agreed this is something we should have done a lot earlier, and we should keep doing again in the future”
Ben Ainslie – 4 x Olympic medalist
“A great forum and I only see the sport growing better and further as a result”
Beth Perry, President, S360S
