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Yacht Racing Forum announces three years partnership with Volvo Ocean Race
The Yacht Racing Forum is delighted to welcome the Volvo Ocean Race as an Official Partner. The leading annual conference for the business of sailing and yacht racing will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, on 7-8 December.
Read MoreVolvo Ocean Race winner Ian Walker to present opening keynote address at Yacht Racing Forum 2015
One of the world’s most accomplished sailors, Ian Walker, double Olympic medallist and recent winner of the Volvo Ocean Race, will speak at the Yacht Racing Forum in Geneva, Switzerland, on December 7-8. Born on 25 February 1970 in Worcester, Ian Walker has won two Olympic silver medals (1996 and 2000); he coached Shirley Robertson…
Read MoreAlec Wilkinson appointed master of ceremony
Britain’s top live sailing TV presenter, Alec Wilkinson, will be the principal moderator for the Yacht Racing Forum 2015 whilst Seahorse Magazines’ Dobbs Davis will chair the Design and Technology Symposium. Passionate and knowledgeable about the sport, Wilkinson presented the 32nd and 34th America’s Cup for British channel Sky Sports and since then has covered…
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