Yacht Racing Forum 2025: an exceptional lineup of speakers and brands

Yacht Racing Forum 2025 © Yacht Racing Forum

Sir Russell Coutts, Rosalin Kuiper, David Graham, Holly Cova, Jeremy Pochman, Antoine Mermod, Richard Brisius, Joe Lynch, Knut Frostad, Richard Moore, Victoria Low, Bruno Dubois...

The Yacht Racing Forum is proud to welcome the CEOs and leaders of the sport's most influential organisations, representing SailGP, The Ocean Race, World Sailing, 11th Hour Racing, the America's Cup, ICOMIA, The Magenta Project, the IMOCA Class and many more.

This year's edition promises to be one of the most inspiring yet, bringing together leaders, visionaries, athletes, innovators, and decision-makers who are shaping the future of sailing.

Delegates will enjoy unique access to the sport's leading personalities and brands from across the globe.

The program will feature high-level debates on technology, media and marketing, artificial intelligence, sustainability, and innovation, alongside critical discussions on diversity and inclusivity.

Networking is at the heart of the Forum: informal coffee breaks, shared lunches, and the legendary Sailors' Night on Thursday evening will offer unparalleled opportunities to connect with the people who set the agenda in the sport.

Ultimately, the Yacht Racing Forum delivers direct pathways to new business, partnerships, and collaborations in an open and dynamic environment.

The Yacht Racing Forum 2025 is the must-attend event for anyone passionate about the future of sailing and engaged in its global industry.

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Sir Russell Coutts: A prestigious opening keynote speaker

We are delighted to announce that Sir Russell Coutts, CEO of the most exciting racing on water, SailGP, will be the opening speaker on Day 2 of the Yacht Racing Forum 2025 (Friday November 21).

One of the greatest personalities in the history of our sport, Coutts' achievements speak for themselves: Olympic Champion, multiple America's Cup winner, and now the visionary CEO and founder of SailGP. Beyond his unparalleled record on the water, he is a highly successful businessman and a leader with a clear vision for the future of sailing.

Throughout his career, Russell Coutts has been a passionate advocate for youth sailing, consistently supporting and inspiring the next generation of athletes.

We are extremely proud to welcome him to the Forum and look forward to his insights on the present and future of our sport.

A conference open to everyone passionate about sailing

The Yacht Racing Forum brings together the sport's leading personalities from all over the world — but the event is open to everyone and designed to be highly accessible. A single registration fee gives you full access to all conferences, coffee and lunch breaks, the legendary Sailors' Night on Thursday, the networking lounge, and most importantly, direct and informal contact with the decision-makers, athletes, and innovators who are shaping the future of sailing.

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Youth sailing at the heart of the forum

The future of our sport lies in the hands of the next generation, and youth sailing will be a central theme throughout this year's Yacht Racing Forum.

Dedicated sessions, including "Youth Sailing: Securing the Future of Our Sport and Industry" and the panel "What Future for the Sport of Sailing?", will explore pathways into the yacht racing industry and how to better connect young sailors with the top levels of the sport.

To encourage participation, students and young people can register at a special discounted rate of just €150, gaining full access to the conferences, networking opportunities, and direct contact with the sport's leading personalities.