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Yanmar Named Title Sponsor of Dragon Gold Cup 2025
Osaka, Japan (August 18, 2025) — Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. will serve as the title sponsor of the Dragon Gold Cup 2025, the premier event in the international Dragon class sailing competition. The YANMAR Dragon Gold Cup 2025 will be held in Douarnenez, France, from August 23 to 30, 2025. Yanmar has been a proud supporter of the Dragon Gold Cup since 2019.
The International Dragon class is a globally popular racing category, with numerous events held throughout the year. YANMAR Racing, the company’s own sailing team, has competed in the Dragon class since 2018 with the aim of sharing the joy of marine sports with people around the world.
With over a century of dedication to the ocean, Yanmar has built a legacy of innovation and expertise, delivering technologies that enhance marine lifestyles. Its involvement in the Dragon Class reflects a passion for sharing the joy of the sea through marine sports and reinforces the company’s Brand Statement, A Sustainable Future—a commitment to advancing sustainable and enriching marine experiences for all.
About the Gold Cup
The Gold Cup dates to 1937 when it was presented to the class by the Clyde Yacht Club Association. It quickly became one of the principal championships in the class and a prestigious trophy in the world of competitive yachting. The 2025 edition of the event will be organized by the Société des Régates de Douarnenez, founded in 1883 and known for its long history of hosting international sailing races.
About YANMAR Racing
"YANMAR Racing" was established in 2018 as Yanmar's own sailing team, composed of an experienced crew and young sailors. Peter Gilmore, a world-renowned sailor who has competed in the America's Cup and the World Match Racing Tour, serves as the skipper. He is joined by his son, Sam Gilmore, an up-and-coming sailor currently competing on the World Match Racing Tour, and Yasuhiro Yaji, a world-class sailor and team director. Together, these three prominent sailors participate in sailing races under the Yanmar Racing banner.
For more details about "YANMAR Racing," please visit the website:
https://www.yanmar.com/global/about/sports/marine_sports/sponsored/yanmarracing/
About Yanmar
With beginnings in Osaka, Japan, in 1912, Yanmar was the first ever to succeed in making a compact diesel engine of a practical size in 1933. A pioneer in diesel engine technology, Yanmar is a global innovator in a wide range of industrial equipment, from small and large engines, agricultural machinery and facilities, construction equipment, energy systems, marine, to machine tools, and components — Yanmar’s global business operations span seven domains. On land, at sea, and in the city, Yanmar provides advanced solutions to the challenges customers face, towards realizing A Sustainable Future. For more details, please visit the official website of Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd.
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