We are delighted to announce the appointment of Tony Rey as President of SYRA. Tony takes over the wheel from Kate Branagh who has steered the growth of Superyacht racing for over a decade.
Tony is a top tactician, multiple world and national champion, US Olympic Team coach, a veteran of three Americas Cup teams, a performance coach, and race team leader. For over 30 years, Tony has been a key figure at the highest levels of grand prix racing, from small one designs to TP52s, and has become a well-known face on the Maxi, J Class and Superyacht circuits.
Alongside Tony’s role as Superyacht and Grand Prix leader at North Sails, he has served on SYRA’s Executive Committee for the last two years and this appointment as President is a natural extension of Tony’s involvement and testament to his industry standing.
“We are delighted to announce Tony Rey as the next President of the Superyacht Racing Association. Tony brings a real wealth of experience in lots of roles, as a high-level professional sailor, project manager and industry professional. But more than that, he brings passion and an infectious enthusiasm for the wonder that is Superyacht racing. I’m sure Tony will expertly help steer SYRA into the future.” – Shirley Robertson, SYRA Manager
“The last 15 years, I’ve been fortunate to race on some incredible superyachts. I’ve seen how the regattas have evolved, how the fleets have grown, how ensuring safe and fair racing has become paramount, and I want to continue to be part of the solution as Superyacht racing takes the next step. I’m really proud to be involved with SYRA, to be working with Shirley and the team, and look forward to shaping the future of superyacht racing and regatta participation.” – Tony Rey, SYRA President.
Tony is keen that SYRA helps to ensure the viability of events, attract new participants, and builds a community of members that can help take the sailing superyacht sector from strength to strength.