ICOMIA & Yacht Racing Forum Partner for 2025 and Beyond

The Yacht Racing Forum (YRF) is proud to announce a newly formed strategic partnership with the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA). This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the global marine industry, as two influential organisations join forces to accelerate sustainability, technological advancement, and business opportunities across recreational boating and competitive yacht racing.

This alliance signals a mutual commitment to fostering innovation and reducing the environmental impact of the marine sector. As institutional partners, ICOMIA and the Yacht Racing Forum will work together to promote open dialogue between stakeholders, share expertise across disciplines, and lead efforts towards decarbonisation of the industry.

Bernard Schopfer, CEO of the Yacht Racing Forum, welcomed the partnership: “We are pleased to welcome ICOMIA as an institutional partner. Their global leadership in the recreational boating industry, along with their commitment to sustainability and innovation, aligns perfectly with the Yacht Racing Forum’s mission. Together, we aim to promote dialogue between industry stakeholders, accelerate decarbonisation and marine-tech development, and foster business opportunities across the global marine industry.”

ICOMIA CEO Joe Lynch F CIM expressed equal enthusiasm about the collaboration: “The Yacht Racing Forum is an ideal partner for ICOMIA as we share the same objectives—specifically to make our industry safe, successful and sustainable. Yacht racing takes place in many different formats around the world, and whether it is an elite event on the global stage or a local amateur get-together, racing is a key motivator for participation in all of its forms. It is also a large business, with a huge economic impact that needs to continue to develop professionally, equitably and sustainably. There is so much our organisations and our respective members can share and learn from one another. That’s why ICOMIA is delighted to become a strategic partner with the Yacht Racing Forum.”

Registration for the Yacht Racing Forum is open: www.yachtracingforum.com