Yacht Racing Forum 2026 to convene in Amsterdam

The 16th annual Yacht Racing Forum is scheduled to take place at RAI Amsterdam on 19 and 20 November. The event serves as a gathering for international yacht racing professionals, including event organizers, naval architects, engineers, and marine industry executives.

Key sessions will address the commercial and competitive outlook of the sport, technological innovation, and geopolitical forces shaping the industry. Featured speakers include Sam Watson, CEO of North Technology Group, and Marzio Perrelli, CEO of the America’s Cup. The forum will run alongside Metstrade, the international marine equipment trade show.

Technical discussions will highlight new racing boat projects, such as Ferrari Hypersail, the Mach 50 Palanad 4, and the Balt-built foiling superyacht Raven.