The Yacht Racing Forum 2024 will conclude an intense sailing season
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America's Cup, Vendée Globe, Olympic Games... Not forgetting the Transat CIC, New-York - Vendée, SailGP, the Solitaire du Figaro or Arkea Ultim Challenge: the sports' leading events are coming one after the other and 2024 is shaping up to be a memorable year. Scheduled to take place alongside METSTRADE Amsterdam from 20 to 22 November, the Yacht Racing Forum will be a unique opportunity to look back on these events, draw conclusions from them and meet the key players in the world of competitive sailing in an informative and informal setting conducive to networking and business.
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The programme for the 2024 edition includes a number of new features.
The conference will begin on Wednesday afternoon, allowing all participants to visit both METSTRADE and the Yacht Racing Forum.
On Thursday morning, delegates will have the opportunity to take part in an exclusive guided tour of METSTRADE (see below). The conferences will resume on Thursday afternoon and finish on Friday after lunch, allowing all participants to head home for the weekend.
The social programme promises to be equally busy, with daily evening receptions, coffee breaks and convivial lunches providing plenty of opportunities to network and benefit from the presence of the major players in the sailing and yacht racing industry.
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The hottest topics of the moment
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YRF 2024 will cover the hottest topics of the moment. The conference will look back at the major competitions of the year, and will address more specific themes such as the contribution of artificial intelligence to competitive sailing, new construction processes that are more respectful of the environment, the recycling of racing yachts and sails, and the most cutting-edge technologies of the moment. The conference will also discuss inclusivity, marketing and communication, and will present the most innovative event organisation methodologies.
The Design & Technology Symposium will be aimed at an audience with a particular interest in racing yachts and equipment technology, design and construction. It will look at the achievements of the America's Cup and the latest developments in the IMOCA and Ultim classes, as well as examining how the latest technologies are being applied to mainstream sailing and regattas.
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Exclusive guided tour of METSTRADE
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On Thursday morning, YRF delegates will have the opportunity to take part in an exclusive guided tour of METSTRADE. Divided into groups, they will visit certain targeted stands and benefit from added value compared to other visitors to the show: a meeting with a personality, a presentation of an innovative product or cutting-edge technology, detailed explanations of a new development of specific interest to racers, race organisers, manufacturers or designers.
Companies interested in this opportunity should contact us.
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MUSTO, official clothing supplier of the Yacht Racing Forum
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With 50 years' experience in the design of performance clothing, MUSTO is the world leader in sailing apparel. For the Yacht Racing Forum 2024, the British company will be offering a gift to all participants and dressing the Forum's presenters and organisers. We are proud to share our passion for racing with such an innovative company.
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Prominent brands support the Yacht Racing Forum
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This brand has become iconic in the the world of competitive sailing. It is synonymous with excellence and performance. Bretagne Sailing Valley is a region that makes competitive sailing a major driver for its economic development and a R&D laboratory at the cutting edge of technological innovations.
https://sailingvalley.bzh/en/
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The Beneteau Group is a global player in the marine industries. With an international presence and a worldwide sales network, the Group has more than 8130 employees in France, the United States, Poland, Italy, Portugal, China and Tunisia. Today, the Beneteau Group, through its 21 brands and services, has developed unique skills and know-how in the boating industry.
www.beneteau.com
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FT wind sensors are fast response, impact resistant, water-tight and highly accurate. Trusted by performance sailing teams in ocean racing classes such as Class 40, IMOCA, Ocean 50 and Ultim. FTs unique Acoustic Resonance (Acu-Res®) technology is fundamentally different to other ultrasonic wind sensors on the market, delivering exceptionally high levels of data availability even in changing conditions.
www.fttechnologies.com
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MarkSetBots industry leading robotic sailing buoys allow race organisers to set their course faster and more accurately than ever before. If the wind changes direction, Bots can be repositioned with the swipe of a finger, so course changes are handled automatically. The result is more racing, better courses, happy sailors and race committee and a more sustainable sport.
www.marksetbot.com
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