The yacht Rebecca docked at sunset.

SYRA Membership

Membership Information

Click here for more information about the SuperYacht Racing Association (SYRA).

Or contact:
Shirley Robertson
SYRA Manager
Shirley@superyra.org

Jeanne Kleene
SYRA Administration
+1 781 639 9501
Jeanne@superyra.org

Become a SYRA Member

Members of SYRA provide a voice for racing superyachts, regatta organizers and the industry regarding World Sailing’s superyacht racing rules and Rule Authorities’ handicapping policies and rule development.

To become a SYRA Member, please complete the SYRA Membership Application (pdf) and email it to: Jeanne@superyra.org

Membership / Finance Committee Members

Nacho Postigo ChairIbiza JoySail
Committee membersTBD
Shirley RobertsonSYRA Manager

Current Members

The following yacht owners, individuals, companies and organizers are members of the Superyacht Racing Association as of 19 March 2024.

Member Yachts

ACTION
ADELA
AQUARIUS (RH)
AURELIUS
FREYA
GELLICEAUX
GITANA
HETAIROS
HYPERION
KAWIL
MAXIMUS
NILAYA
SUNLEIGH
VELSHEDA
VISIONE
WHISPER
WISP

Industry Members

Baltic Yachts
Doyle Sailmakers Inc.
Dykstra Naval Architects
Hoek Design Naval Architects
Howden Insurance Brokers Ltd
Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design
North Sails
Pantaenius Yacht Insurance
Pendennis Shipyard
Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design
Royal Huisman
Southern Spars
Vitters Shipyard
Zorab Insurance Services Ltd

Individual Members

Jeff Beneville
Georges Bourgoignie

Company Spotlight: ZIS Ltd

ZIS Bespoke Insurance.David Zorab established ZIS Ltd in 1990. It has steadily grown over the intervening 30 years and has become an established name in superyacht circles.

ZIS prides itself on providing a discreet personal insurance broking service that is backed up with indisputable technical knowledge. They work with some of the world’s most discerning clients to provide them with individual risk management solutions and claims advice. ZIS’ business is generated through recommendation and maintaining a high level of client servicing is their ultimate priority. Key staff are available 24/7, providing advice and reassurance either in person or on the end of a phone wherever their clients may be in the world. Founder David Zorab has been a strong and active supporter of the SYRA and its mission and goals.


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