Thursday, July 17, 2008

Yacht Club of Monaco confirmed as host of the World Yacht Racing Forum

The World Yacht Racing Forum announced that the Yacht Club de Monaco will be the official host of the first edition of the conference, under the Patronage of HSH Prince Albert II, President of the YCM since 1984.

"We are very happy to welcome the whole yachting fraternity in the Principality, for the World Yacht Racing Forum”, says Bernard d’Alessandri, General Secretary of the Yacht Club de Monaco. In December 2008, the principality of Monaco will be the venue for the first dedicated yacht racing business forum, hosted by Informa plc events, one of the world’s biggest conference organisers. The Grimaldi Conference Forum will be a global meeting place for the best-known sailing events, racing teams, race management and finest sailing venues, from all over the world. In addition, many of Europe’s highest sports sponsorship spenders will be in attendance to assess the great opportunities that our sport can deliver. The forum will create the platform for delegates to debate the key issues that are critical to the future of yacht racing. Topics will include Television Coverage, America’s Cup, Race Management, Composite Technology, Event Management, Safety, Telecommunications, Sponsorship Value and Media Exposure. The Yacht Club de Monaco is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious yacht clubs, located in the heart of Monte Carlo.
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