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  • Yanmar to Continue AMERICA’S CUP Sponsorship

    Yanmar to Continue AMERICA’S CUP Sponsorship

    Yanmar has announced its sponsorship of the 37th America’s Cup as Official Marine Partner. The 37th America’s Cup will take place in Barcelona, Spain, between August and October 2024, where teams will contest for the Cup in cutting-edge AC75 foiling racing yachts.

  • Yanmar Renews Partnership as Title Partner for YANMAR Dragon Gold Cup

    Yanmar Renews Partnership as Title Partner for YANMAR Dragon Gold Cup

    TORQUAY, UK (September 4, 2023) - Yanmar has confirmed its ongoing commitment to Dragon Class sailing as the Title Partner of the highly anticipated YANMAR Dragon Gold Cup, a premier event in the International Sailing Season. The International Dragon Class, with its rich heritage dating back to 1928 in Norway, stands as one of competitive yachting's most prestigious and thrilling keel boat competi

  • Yanmar is the Title Sponsor of the 2022 Dragon Sailing Yanmar Gold Cup.

    Yanmar Presents the Dragon Sailing Gold Cup 2022

    Yanmar, a global innovator in marine and industrial equipment, has announced that it will continue its partnership with Dragon Class sailing as the Title Partner of the upcoming YANMAR Dragon Gold Cup, one of the premiere events of the International Sailing Season.

  • ”Wheeebo” offers fun times on the water

    Yanmar to Launch “Wheeebo” Water Activity in Okinawa

    Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. is to commence service of its personal watercraft “Wheeebo” at selected hotels and facilities in Okinawa. "Wheeebo" is an exciting new water activity created around the concept of "Fun for Everyone!" Yanmar developed the Wheeebo as part of its efforts to create exciting new experiences in recreational marine.

  • YANMAR will be the presenting sponsor for three events on the 2021 Nautique Wakesurf Series

    Yanmar Strengthens Links with Watersports Community with 2021 Wakesurf Event Sponsorship

    YANMAR Marine International has announced a new sponsorship deal with The World Wake Association, confirming its support for key international wakesurf events in the US, Japan and London in 2021. YANMAR’s continued collaboration with The WWA builds on the company’s strategic plan to promote the potential of watersport as an enjoyable activity and invest in the wider recreational marine industry.

  • The X47FRGMT is a collaboration between Yanmar and fragment design.

    Yanmar Collaborates with fragment design on Stunning New X47FRGMT

    Yanmar Holdings has entered into a collaboration with design house “fragment design”, headed by renowned designer Hiroshi Fujiwara, to develop a special version of Yanmar’s flagship X47 EXPRESS CRUISER. The vessel, called the X47FRGMT, is now on sale.

  • Yanmar’s Yotaro Tsuchiya and Mirko Groeschner of the Challenger of Record 36 srl

    Yanmar Presents X47 Express Cruiser with America’s Cup

    Yanmar – Official Marine Partner of the 36th America’s Cup presented by Prada – has revealed the first images of the company’s X47 Express Cruiser, the competition’s Official VIP Cruiser, at Boot Dusseldorf. The media event also featured the first ever appearance at Boot Dusseldorf of the world’s oldest sporting trophy, the America’s Cup – courtesy of its current holders Emirates Team New Zealand.

  • Enjoy relaxing activities by the water with Wheeebo

    All New Marine Activity “Wheeebo” to Commence Operation


    Osaka, Japan January 7, 2020 – Yanmar commences its all new marine activity Wheeebo, an exciting new way to enjoy marine life. Wheeebo will be available for fun times by the water from the end of April 2020 in the island resort of Guam.
    Wheeebo was developed as an exciting and all new activity in the marine pleasure domain around the concept of “Fun for all”. Users ride the circular board,

  • Williams Jet Tenders

    The Marine Technology Experience Proven by Progress –Williams Jet Tenders–

    The remarkable story of Williams Jet Tenders (Williams) began when two young brothers turned a passion for the water into a thriving tender business with quality engineering and craftsmanship at its core. The UK’s most prolific boat builder, outputting around 1,000 units a year, Williams relies on the superior torque of Yanmar's marine diesel engines for its ‘Dieseljet’ range of tenders.

  • The Wheeebo offers users fun times on the water

    Yanmar Develops Exciting New Marine Activity “Wheeebo”

    Yanmar has developed a new marine activity called the Wheeebo Users of the circular board lean in the desired direction of travel and onboard sensors detect the change in weight distribution and engage the boards motor to propel the board across the water.

  • CATANA

    CATANA

    With demand for catamarans increasing, especially in the growing charter market, French catamaran builder Catana, a market leader with over three decades experience setting high standards in offshore performance, comfort and safety has teamed with Japanese engine manufacturer Yanmar, which has more than a century of experience in building the world's most reliable and durable diesel engines.

  • YANMAR 6LY CR series engine

    Yanmar Showcases Complete Line-Up of Sailboat and Powerboat Engines at boot Düsseldorf

    boot Düsseldorf, 19-27 January, Hall 10 Stand G57 YANMAR MARINE INTERNATIONAL is highlighting the advanced technology and innovations behind its complete line-up of sailboat and powerboat engines at this year’s boot Düsseldorf, introducing its new 4LV250 sterndrive marine diesel engine for the first time with the YANMAR 6LY and 8LV series and the proven JH common rail series of sailboat engines.

  • Competitors battle it out on the waves at the finals of the Red Bull Foiling Generation, supported by Yanmar

    Yanmar Invests in the Future of Marine Industry

    Yanmar's demonstrates an unprecedented level of commitment to the recreational marine industry with new partnerships and initiatives in 2019 and beyond. Yanmar announces a series of strategic sponsorships to leverage the diesel engine specialist’s global presence, outstanding heritage and spirit of innovation to drive growth, sustainability and awareness in the boating industry.

  • Yanmar Supports Red Bull Foiling Generation

    Yanmar Supports Red Bull Foiling Generation

    Yanmar has announced its support of the Red Bull Foiling Generation World Finals to be held November 9 to 11 in Miami, Florida. The competition is a global sailing tournament that gives young sailors the chance to hone their skills through high-performance hydrofoil racing. Open to talented sailors age 16 – 20, the two-person teams from 16 nations will race for victory next month in Miami.

  • Yanmar Announces the Revival of Yanmar Racing

    Yanmar Announces the Revival of Yanmar Racing

    Yanmar has announced the revival of its yacht racing team, Yanmar Racing. The team participates in the International Dragon Class, one of the most prestigious and exciting keel boat competitions in competitive yachting. Led by America's Cup veteran Peter Gilmour, the team aspires to success on the racing circuit.

  • Proven by Innovation – Silver Arrows Marine

    Silver Arrows Marine

    Silver Arrows and Mercedes-Benz Style have spent four years creating a unique and exciting sailing experience, incorporating cutting-edge engine technology from Yanmar. Reinventing standards within the class, they have designed and build a 14-meter motor yacht that embraces life, with the quality and prestige of a superyacht.

  • Official Release_36th America’s Cup

    Yanmar joins 36th America’s Cup as Official Marine Supplier

    Yanmar has been selected as Official Marine Supplier to The America’s Cup World Series presented by Prada. Yanmar’s marine diesel engines will be used on the America’s Cup Race Management boats, essential for their role in the successful delivery of the America’s Cup on the water. Racing is set to commence in August 2019, with the finals held in Auckland, New Zealand in March of 2021.