
Rod Harris
PhotographerRod came to yachting photography curious via a circuitous route requiring various skills that combine to make him virtually unique at what he does.
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Emily Caroe
Director, Mallory GroupEmily Caroe is a sport sponsorship, activation, and communications expert with over 25 years experience in the industry.
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Laura Ayres
Managing Director, Clipper VenturesLaura is a progressive, senior leader in sport, responsible for Clipper Ventures’ complementary range of sailing and adventure brands which includes Clipper Round the World Yacht Race (…)
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Claire Sears
Claire joined Future Fibres in 2018 after graduating with a degree in aerospace engineering from Toronto Metropolitan University.
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Patrick Condy
Scottish marine photography specialist now based on the Isle of Wight with a passion for telling the stories that most people don’t get to see.
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Alexia Barrier
Sailor - President at 4myplanet - CEO at Alexia Barrier CorpAlexia has an impressive track record: a Vendée Globe, 15 transatlantic including 4 solo, more than 150,000 nautical miles.
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Mark Somerville
Chief Operating Officer, Persico MarineOriginally from Auckland New Zealand where he studied and sailed competitively before leaving New Zealand to lead high profile race teams.
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Kellie Covington
Co-initiator, Sustainable Marine AllianceKellie has worked across the spectrum of the sailing industry, from teaching and coaching to Superyachts and Professional Race Teams.
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Ian Walker
UK General Manager, North SailsIan Walker is the General Manager of North Sails UK
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Lingling Liu
Founder Sports DAOIn recent years, Dr Lingling began to bring her vision and passion to help sports projects embrace blockchain technology and strategy, including her two favourite sports: football and sailing.
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David Graham
Chief Executive Officer, World SailingDavid Graham has served as Chief Executive Officer of World Sailing, the global governing body for the sport, since July 2020.
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Gianguido Girotti
Groupe Beneteau's Deputy CEO and Chief Executive Officer of its Boat divisionGianguido Girotti is Group Beneteau Deputy CEO & Boat division CEO
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Mark Jardine
Managing EditorMark has been managing sailing websites since 1996, always being at the forefront of technology, and now manages the combined Sail-World.com and YachtsandYachting.com network.
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Cyril Abiteboul
Former managing director of Renault F1, now managing director of CDK TechnologiesCyril joined the Renault group in 2001 and became managing director of Renault F1. He is now managing director of CDK Technologies.
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Nic Douglass
Nic Douglass, also known as ‘Sailor Girl’, is an Australian commentator, presenter, public relations professional, multi-platform journalist and audio-visual all-rounder.
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Jonathan Duval
General Manager, Future FibresJonathan is a composite rigging specialist and a passionate sailor. Part of the R&D Team at Future Fibres, he has been heading for many years most composite rigging developments for racing…
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Knut Frostad
President & CEO, NavicoA passionate, enthusiastic leader whose links with the Volvo Ocean Race date back to the 1993-94 when he was helmsman on Intrum Justitia. He led Innovation Kvaerner in 1997-98 and Djuice Dragons in 2001-02.
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Jonquil Hackenberg
Chair of The Magenta ProjectJonquil is consulting partner and Global Head of Sustainability & Climate Response at PA Consulting. She is Chair of The Magenta Project, a charity committed to diversity (…)
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Conrad Humphreys
Managing Director, Sport EnvironmentConrad Humphreys is a former professional sailor that has competed in the Vendee Globe, the BT Global Challenge and the Whitbread (Ocean Race).
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Nat Shaver
Hull and Foils Concept Design Engineer, INEOS BritanniaNat Shaver is hull and foils concept design engineer at INEOS Britannia.
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Andy Rice
Professional sailing journalist and commentatorAndy Rice is a full-time sailing journalist, commentator and marketing consultant.
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Imogen Dinham-Price
Sustainability Manager, IMOCA ClassImogen specialised in sustainability at the University of Southampton. First taking her learnings to the agricultural sector before jumping across to the marine sector.
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Mike Sanderson
CEO, Doyle Sails InternationalMike is a two time Ocean Race winner, veteran of three America’s Cup campaigns and was ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year in 2006.
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Bruno Giuntoli
Chief of Operations, Foiling SuMoth ChallengeBruno is the founder and manager of the Foiling SuMoth Challenge, a student competition within Foiling Week pillars, aiming to promote sustainable practices into the marine industry, accessibility and gender equality.
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Ben Hazeldine
Sales Manager, Cyclops MarineWith a burning passion for sailing, Ben developed his knowledge and skills through years of competing and coaching at a world class level.
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Kate Cope
Director UK Doublehanded SeriesKate Cope is Director of the UK Doublehanded Series, an initiative to bring the UK Doublehanded community together for competitive racing and training.
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Thomas Tison
Founder, Thomas Tison Yacht Design & EngineeringThomas Tison is a yacht designer and member of Ineos Britannia’s design team. 4 x America’s Cup involvements, foiling award nominee for the 650PRO in the foiling project category.
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Giovanni Cariboni
Giovanni Cariboni is the founder and CEO of Cariboni, a company that specialises in hydraulic systems and is involved in yacht racing at the highest level.
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Bruno Dubois
Team Manager, France SailGP TeamBruno is one of a select band of people who understands the challenges of sailing both as a professional sailor and as a team manager.
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Amy Munro
11th Hour Racing Team / 1 Degree Sustainability OfficerAmy Munro studied oceanography at the University of Southampton before embarking on a career in the sports industry, focusing on sustainability strategy creation and implementation.
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Laurence Mead
Laurence Mead is the Regatta Director of Cowes Week, one of the worlds biggest and oldest regattas.
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Erwan Faoucher
Research & Innovation Director, Group BeneteauAfter obtaining in 2006 an engineering degree in material science (normandy) and a PhD in chemistry in 2010 from Liverpool University,
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Mario Caponnetto
Co-founder Caponnetto-Hueber SLPassionate sailor in his youth, takes a degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at the University of Genova. Starts developing CFD codes for propellers, sails, hulls and wings in the late ’80.
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Luca Rizzotti
Founder and president, Foiling WeekLuca is a foiling ambassador. Founder and president of the Foiling Week, a unique community event with wide ranging programs in research and education.
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Simon Watin
Team leader, maritime department, VPLP DesignSimon serves as the team leader for the maritime department at VPLP Design.
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Jeremy Elliott
Head of North Design ServicesAfter completing a Masters in Naval Architecture at the University of Southampton Jeremy worked with the Wolfson Unit for Marine Technology and several Americas Cup Teams before joining the design team at North Sails UK in 2005.
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Sarah Allan
Partner, Penningtons Manches CooperSarah Allan is a partner at Penningtons Manches Cooper specialising in maritime law with a substantial yacht practice. She has advised on matters relating to events, incidents and related contracts.
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Richard Moore
CEO - Alter AgencyRichard has been involved in the sport and entertainment marketing industry since 1992, when he started his career managing Carlsberg-Tetley’s partnership with the England Cricket Team.
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Hugues de Turckheim
Engineer/Inventor, ACCWingHugues De Turckheim, Arts et Métiers engineer is passionate about fluid mechanics and innovation.
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Philippe Marcovich
President, ACCWingPhilippe Marcovich is the owner of Sicomin, french manufacturer of Epoxy Systems and supplier of composite materials.
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Gary Owen
CEO Lineat Composites LtdGary Owen manages the Carbon Fibre Circularity Alliance Project lead by the World Sailing Trust.
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Victoria Evans
Sports and Media Lawyer, World Record HolderVictoria is a Partner at UK law firm ‘Level’. As a commercial lawyer with over ten years of experience practising in both the UK and Switzerland, she specialises in sports and media.
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Duncan Truswell
Strategic Lead Talent and Performance, Sport EnglandA former Laser sailor and coach, Duncan has worked for the Royal Yachting Association (2002-2014) within the British Sailing Team, responsible for the Junior and Youth Racing Programmes.
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Alexandra Rickham
Head of Sustainability, World SailingAlexandra Rickham is Head of Sustainability at World Sailing, a position she has held since March 2022.
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Nico Voorzee
Marine Sector LeadNico Voorzee, STRUCTeam’s Marine Sector Lead, has over 10 years of industry experience designing, manufacturing and delivering composite marine applications for the superyacht industry.
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Marco Nannini
Organiser of the Global Solo ChallengeMarco Nannini is the organiser of the Global Solo Challenge. After a career in banking in the City of London he decided
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Meg Reilly
Brand & Marketing ConsultantMeg Reilly is a circumnavigator, entrepreneur and marketing consultant. Before quitting her day job to race around the world, Meg worked on Madison Avenue in Global Corporate Communications at Y&R.
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Samia Bagdady
CEO, Saudi Sailing FederationSamia is Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Sailing Federation under the Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee and the Ministry of Sport in the Kingdom.
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Adrian Peet
VP Marine Development at SelaAdrian is VP Marine Development at Sela, a leading Leisure and Entertainment Business. He is responsible for advancing the maritime industry in Saudi Arabia, through marina developments, maritime events and iconic buildings.
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Ian Wooden
General Partner, Canada SailGP TeamIan is a GP of Canada SailGP Limited Partnership, an investment fund created for the purposes of establishing ownership for accredited investors and institutional clients in Canada SailGP Team.
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Charlotte Kirk Elkjær
Chief Advisor at the City of Aarhus, DenmarkCharlotte Kirk Elkjær is a Chief Advisor at the City of Aarhus, Denmark where she works with attracting,
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Jean-Sébastien Chénier Proteau
CEO, Canada SailGP TeamJean-Sébastien Chénier Proteau, CEO of Canada SailGP hails from Montreal and has been leading global sailing projects for more than a decade.
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Shirley Robertson
Yacht Racing Forum ChairShirley Robertson OBE made history by becoming the first British woman to win Olympic Gold Medals at two consecutive Olympic Games.
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James Pleasance
Executive Director, World Match Racing TourJames Pleasance is Executive Director for the World Match Racing Tour, the longest running global professional sailing series established in 2000 and one of seven events awarded Special Event status by World Sailing.
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Victoria Low
World Sailing Trust's Women in Sailing ReviewWith three decades of experience in the yachting industry, Victoria currently heads up the World Sailing Trust, the official charity affiliated to the governing body of sailing.
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Gordon Ritchie
Manager Director, GR MarketingWith over 20 years working within the marketing and sponsorship industry, Gordon Ritchie has been involved with a range of diverse, accomplished, and standout projects.
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Don McIntyre
Founder and Race Chairman of the 2022 Golden Globe Race, 2023 Ocean Globe Race and the 2024 Mini Globe RaceDon McIntyre (65) is the founder and Race Chairman of the 2022 Golden Globe Race, 2023 Ocean Globe Race and the 2024 Mini Globe Race.
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Pietro Parmeggiani
Managing Director, PROtect TapesPietro Parmeggiani is the Managing Director and owner of PROtect tapes, a young and tiny Italian company based in Rimini (Italy)
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Cliff Webb
CEO, 1080 Media TVCliff Webb is the founder of 1080 Media and Chairman of the Yachting Journalists’ Association (YJA).
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Johan Salén
Managing Director, The Ocean RaceJohan Salén is the Managing Director and a co-owner of The Ocean Race, an event he has been involved with for 30 years as a sailor, team project manager and leader of the event organising body.
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Dee Caffari
Pro SailorDee Caffari MBE is the first woman to have sailed single-handed and non-stop around the world in both directions and the only woman to have sailed non-stop around the world a total of three times.
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Benoit Lebizay
Managing Partner, GunboatAn avid sailor his whole life, Benoit Lebizay jumped ship from the finance industry to build yachts. He now manages Gunboat.
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Jean-Francois Cuzon
Owner, Pixel sur MerJean-François CUZON is the founder and CEO of Pixel sur Mer, an innovation lab which designs innovative technologies for the greatest ocean races.
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Renaud Bañuls
Founder, BañulsdesignRenaud Bañuls is the founder of bañulsdesign, the naval architecture and engineering company chosen by Thomas Coville as principal designer of his new Sodebo Ultim 3.
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Nathalie Quéré
Founder, W-ConsultingEducated in brand, communication and sport marketing, Nathalie Quéré has extensive experience in global brand and communication strategy (…)
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Mateusz Kusznierewicz
Director, SSL Gold CupMateusz Kusznierewicz – professional sailor. Olympic Champion, World Champion. ISAF Rolex World Sailor of The Year.
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Julien Pilate
Aero model analyst and sail designer, Alinghi Red Bull RacingJulien Pilate is an engineer that has been working for North Technology Group for the last 15 years and took part in four America’s cup campaigns.
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Matthew Sheahan
Producer & founder PlanetSail. Chairman, Design & technology SymposiumMatthew Sheahan is the producer & founder of PlanetSail, a media dedicated to yacht racing. He will be the chairman of the Design & Technology Symposium.
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Alastair Fox
Chief of Events, World SailingAlastair Fox is the Director of Events at World Sailing, having developed within the organisation over the course of 15 years.
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Vincent Lauriot-Prévost
Founder, VPLPIn 1983, him and Marc Van Peteghem created the firm Van Peteghem Lauriot Prévost (VPLP Design) and designed their first racing boat : a 50’ multihull foiler Gerard Lambert for the OSTAR. They have not looked back since.
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Quentin Lucet
Naval Architect, VPLPdesignQuentin Lucet, naval architect has been involved with VPLP since 2006 in numerous racing projects. The range of projects is really wide with a common factor : performance. Quentin has contributed to the conception of many projects from the « Tour de France » Diam 24 to Spindrift 2 for the Jules Vernes Trophy, IMOCA 60’, Multi 50, MOD…
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Andrew Pindar
Director at Pindar Sailing Partners LimitedAs a sometime sailor and full time international businessman, Andrew Pindar became involved in the more serious side of yachting some forty years ago by sponsoring the North Sea Race from his home town of Scarborough to Ijmuiden, Holland.
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Anne-Cécile Turner
Co-founder of the ShiftAnne-Cécile is an award-winning sustainability expert. Experienced in driving positive change through international platforms, her work is supported by her impressive qualifications and training from The Tavistock Institute, Harvard’s Executive Leadership Program and WWF.
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