There was a kick-off meeting for the International Friendship Regatta 2025, which will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025. The pairings of the embassy teams and host teams for this year are as follows.
Hayama Marina Yacht Club (an elite member of the Japan Sailing Federation) is proud to announce that the 2025 International Friendship Regatta will be held on Saturday, the 13th of September 2025.
About the International Friendship Regatta
In support of the sailing sports philosophy to expand the international sailing community and encourage the core values of sportsmanship, friendship and international understanding, we wish to invite members of Japan’s expansive Embassy community, friends and family, to join us as we celebrate the 9th Annual International Friendship Regatta.
About Hayama Marina Yacht Club
In 1986, under the auspices of the Japan Sailing Federation, HMYC became the official Host Club for the Nippon Cup. As such, we have successfully hosted the last 13 International Match Race Competitions. Recently, we’ve had the pleasure to sponsor additional highly competitive fleet races. Our club features bi-monthly Club Races as well as the International Friendship Regatta and other Charity Sailing Events.
International Friendship Regatta Executive Committee
Hayama Marina Yacht Club, Japan
The Hayama Marina International Friendship Regatta celebrated its 10th anniversary this year. Nine teams from eight countries sailed in the race and first time entrant Germany won! This summer was extremely hot, with weather and ocean conditions being unstable, but fortunately, the weather on the day of the race was beautiful! There were also other programs such as a performance by the Hayama Town Gozen Taiko and a Helly Hansen environmental activity workshop. At the award ceremony, the participating countries introduced their local foods and Japanese food culture to the participating organizations. It was a very meaningful day of international exchange activities highlighted by gorgeous weather. HMYC looks forward to continued success in the promotion of international friendship and sportsmanship on the water. Our love of and commitment to sailing is what we, as a committee, would like to continue sharing with the international embassy community.
In 1986, under the auspices of the Japan Sailing Federation, HMYC became the official Host Club for the Nippon Cup. As such, we have successfully hosted the last 13 International Match Race Competitions. Recently, we’ve had the pleasure to sponsor additional highly competitive fleet races. Our club features bi-monthly Club Races as well as the International Friendship Regatta and other Charity Sailing Events.
International Friendship Regatta Executive Committee Hayama Marina Yacht Club, Japan
Hayama Marina Yacht Club (an elite member of the Japan Sailing Federation) is proud to announce that the 2024 International Friendship Regatta will be held on Saturday, the 14th of September 2024.
About the International Friendship Regatta
In support of the sailing sports philosophy to expand the international sailing community and encourage the core values of sportsmanship, friendship and international understanding, we wish to invite members of Japan’s expansive Embassy community, friends and family, to join us as we celebrate the 9th Annual International Friendship Regatta.
About Hayama Marina Yacht Club
In 1986, under the auspices of the Japan Sailing Federation, HMYC became the official Host Club for the Nippon Cup. As such, we have successfully hosted the last 13 International Match Race Competitions. Recently, we’ve had the pleasure to sponsor additional highly competitive fleet races. Our club features bi-monthly Club Races as well as the International Friendship Regatta and other Charity Sailing Events.
International Friendship Regatta Executive Committee
Hayama Marina Yacht Club, Japan
Hayama Marina Yacht Club (an elite member of the Japan Sailing Federation) is proud to announce that the 2023 International Friendship Regatta will be held on Saturday, the 9th of September 2023.
About the International Friendship Regatta
In support of the sailing sports philosophy to expand the international sailing community and encourage the core values of sportsmanship, friendship and international understanding, we wish to invite members of Japan’s expansive Embassy community, friends and family, to join us as we celebrate the 8th Annual International Friendship Regatta.
About Hayama Marina Yacht Club
In 1986, under the auspices of the Japan Sailing Federation, HMYC became the official Host Club for the Nippon Cup. As such, we have successfully hosted the last 13 International Match Race Competitions. Recently, we’ve had the pleasure to sponsor additional highly competitive fleet races. Our club features bi-monthly Club Races as well as the International Friendship Regatta and other Charity Sailing Events.
International Friendship Regatta Executive Committee
Hayama Marina Yacht Club, Japan
Hayama Marina Yacht Club (an elite member of the Japan Sailing Federation) is proud to announce that the 2022 International Friendship Regatta will be held on Saturday, the 17th of September 2022. Due to COVID19, the race did not start for 2 years, HMYC decided to conduct the regatta of 2022 in September.
About the International Friendship Regatta:
In support of the sailing sports philosophy to expand the international sailing community and encourage the core values of sportsmanship, friendship and international understanding, we wish to invite members of Japan’s expansive Embassy community, friends and family, to join us as we celebrate the 7th Annual International Friendship Regatta.
About Hayama Marina Yacht Club:
In 1986, under the auspices of the Japan Sailing Federation, HMYC became the official Host Club for the Nippon Cup. As such, we have successfully hosted the last 13 International Match Race Competitions. Recently, we’ve had the pleasure to sponsor additional highly competitive fleet races. Our club features bi-monthly Club Races as well as the International Friendship Regatta and other Charity Sailing Events.
International Friendship Regatta Executive Committee
Hayama Marina Yacht Club, Japan
We’d like to take this opportunity to inform you that Hayama Marina Yacht Club has decided to cancel the 2021 International Friendship Regatta. While we begin planning the IFR for 2022, we ask for your continued support and patience to build up momentum for next year’s event.
We have been carefully monitoring the COVID-19 situation since last year, but as the safety, health and enjoyment of our sailors, guests, family and friends comes first, we feel its best to cancel the regatta. The IFR Executive Committee is fully committed to prepare the 2022 IFR so that it can be a fun and safe international friendship event.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you on the water of Hayama in the future!!
Hayama Marina Yacht Club
International Friendship Regatta Executive Committee
About Hayama Marina Yacht Club:
In 1986, under the auspices of the Japan Sailing Federation, HMYC became the official Host Club for the Nippon Cup. As such, we have successfully hosted the last 13 International Match Race Competitions. Recently, we’ve had the pleasure to sponsor additional highly competitive fleet races. Our club features bi-monthly Club Races as well as the International Friendship Regatta and other Charity Sailing Events.
About The International Friendship Regatta:
The first IFR was held in April 2014 and featured embassy officials from countries where sailing is popular. The goal of our event is to foster international friendship and sportsmanship through racing. This is a unique event not only attended by various national teams and Yacht Club members, but also by our local community, sailing/sports organizations and corporate sponsors. Every year, more than 300 people, including sailors and volunteers, work together to host this unprecedented, international event.
Given the current Novel Coronavirus Pandemic, Hayama Marina Yacht Club continues to carefully monitor the situation as we approach the 7th Annual International Friendship Regatta, scheduled for 16 May.
This event is not simply a series of races but a large social gathering, focused on interaction and communication. The IFR Executive Committee wishes to focus on the safety of our sailors, distinguished guests, friends and families. Therefore this year’s Regatta will be cancelled.
With your understanding and support, we will create an unprecedentedly fun, successful and engaging International Friendship Regatta next year.
We look forward to keeping you up to date.
