YANMAR Co-Sponsoring the 2024 BIWAKO Dragon International Yacht Race
YANMAR Co-sponsors the BIWAKO Dragon Invitation 2024
Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., along with its subsidiaries Yanmar Corporation and Yanmar Marine International Asia Co., Ltd., is excited to announce its sponsorship of the Dragon Class International Yacht Race, the "BIWAKO DRAGON INVITATION 2024." This prestigious event will take place from November 21 to November 24, 2024, at Lake Biwa, Japan.
The "BIWAKO DRAGON INVITATION 2024" is set to be an extraordinary international yacht race featuring the Dragon Class. Hosted by the Lake Biwa Sunset Yacht Club, this marks the inaugural event at Lake Biwa, with races occurring at the Yanmar Sunset Marina in Moriyama City, Shiga Prefecture. The event is anticipated to attract around 30 teams and 100 participants from various regions, including Europe, Oceania, Asia, and Japan.
Yanmar is dedicated to promoting a sustainable future where human prosperity aligns with environmental preservation. The company believes in leveraging technological innovation and human potential to achieve this vision. Rooted in the values of “HANASAKA,” which emphasizes belief in human capability and confronting challenges, Yanmar actively sponsors global sailing events, including prestigious competitions like the Dragon Class and the America’s Cup. The ability of yacht racing teams to harness natural forces while pushing technological and human limits closely aligns with Yanmar’s innovation mission.
In addition to sponsoring the renowned America’s Cup, which is scheduled to begin this August, Yanmar is proud to co-host the "BIWAKO DRAGON INVITATION 2024" in the hometown of the company’s founder, Magokichi Yamaoka. This initiative reflects Yanmar’s ongoing commitment to fostering a culture where sports and nature coexist harmoniously.
Event Overview of "BIWAKO DRAGON INVITATION 2024"
- Date: November 21-24, 2024 (Two races per day)
- Location: Yanmar Sunset Marina, 1380 Mizuhocho, Moriyama City, Shiga Prefecture
- Organizer: Lake Biwa Sunset Yacht Club
- Co-organizers: Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., Yanmar Corporation, Yanmar Marine International Asia Co., Ltd., Japan Dragon Association
- Support: Shiga Prefecture, Moriyama City
- More about Yanmar Sunset Marina: Visit Yanmar Sunset Marina for further details.
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