The Yacht Racing Forum is the leading annual conference for the business of sailing and yacht racing.
The conference is organised in different modules, that change from year to year depending on current events, for example:
MARKETING, SPONSORSHIP & MEDIA
This module focuses on the commercial aspects of the sport: sponsorship, event management, marketing, communication, venues, yacht clubs…
It is a must attend event for organisers, sailing teams, venues, sponsors and agencies in the yacht racing industry.
DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY SYMPOSIUM
Running parallel to the Forum, the Design & Technology Symposium focuses on the latest developments and innovations within yacht racing. This includes the latest technology from the sports leading events, safety innovations, foils and flying boats, rigid sails and new materials.
TOP OF THE SPORT
The conference module dedicated to the top end of the sports presents the sports’ leading events and its key actors. It is attended by the athletes, designers, race organisers, venues and clubs.
SAILING: STATE OF THE SPORT
This conference module discusses the sports’ fundamental issues including sustainability, governance or gender equity. It is dedicated to everyone involved in yacht racing, and especially race organisers, federations and yacht clubs, teams and classes.
RISK MANAGEMENT & SAFETY
This specific module focuses on the legal and risk issues around race organisation, team operations, event organiser liability, sponsor requirements, intellectual property and much more. It is particularly relevant for insurance companies, brokers, legal firms specialised in sailing, as well as participants.
SPORTS GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
This conference module explores ways to develop the sport commercially, make it more attractive for participants and partners, increase youngsters’ participation and business opportunities.
The YRF is the only business to business conference that brings together the key players from across the whole yacht racing industry.
YRF provides the chance to discuss the issues facing the sport and to share best practice.
