Partnership will broaden access and drive global development of the sport
World Sailing is delighted to announce a new three-year global partnership with leading marine manufacturer Shanghai Fareast Co. Ltd.
Under the new agreement, FarEast becomes World Sailing Development Partner. The landmark collaboration will run through until 2029, with the partnership providing access to boats and other equipment to support World Sailing’s global events, development projects, and grassroots growth initiatives over the life of the contract.
The partnership underscores a mutual commitment to enhancing accessibility, sustainability, and technical excellence within the sport. By providing top-tier equipment, FarEast will directly support World Sailing’s mission to grow the sport, support emerging nations and ensure race officials and sailors alike have access to world-class resources.
Quanhai Li, World Sailing President, said, “We are thrilled to welcome FarEast to the World Sailing family. Their generous value-in-kind commitment over the next three years is a testament to their dedication to the sport and to the global sailing community. This equipment will be instrumental in driving our development programmes forward, particularly in emerging sailing nations, and ensuring our events continue to meet the highest standards of the sport.”
Ms. Demolar Du, President of Shanghai Fareast Co. Ltd, commented, “Partnering with World Sailing is a proud moment for our company. We believe that the future of sailing relies on robust support systems and access to high-quality hardware, and through this partnership, we are honored to support World Sailing by contributing our boats and sharing our expertise to development programmes that help broaden access to sailing and support the next generation of sailors.”
The supplied fleet and equipment will be deployed across several key World Sailing properties and development programmes. Further details on specific event activations and regional allocations will be announced in the coming months.
