Saint Petersburg, September 15, 2024 — The PKRF 2024 Regatta was held in the waters of the Gulf of Finland, organized by the PKRF Group universal business platform. The event brought together representatives of the business community, professional yachtsmen and sailing enthusiasts, becoming not only a sporting event, but also an effective platform for strengthening business ties, informal communication and promoting a healthy lifestyle among the business community.

Format and organization

For the regatta, the largest fleet of racing yachts of the FARR 30 class in St. Petersburg was provided - six modern vessels, each of which became a platform for exciting competitions. The yachts were managed by professional captains, recognized masters of sailing, winners of world championships and cups, which ensured a high level of safety and sports competition.

The program included:

• instruction and briefing from experienced skippers with the basics of yachting and safety rules;
• a racing regatta in which even beginners could prove themselves as full-fledged team members.;
• a solemn award ceremony with the presentation of prizes and memorable gifts to the participants.

Participants and corporate presence

The regatta was attended by teams from leading companies, each yacht was decorated with a banner with the company's logo, which emphasized the corporate nature of the event. Among the participants: PKRF LLC, NWSK LLC, AMP LLC, Russian Register LLC, Technoprof LLC, Tigerwoods LLC and others.

The event has become an effective platform for informal communication, exchange of experience and strengthening partnerships between representatives of various industries — from industry and construction to logistics and IT.

Business objectives and impact for participants

The PKRF 2024 Regatta was aimed at solving the following business tasks:

• creating a trusting environment for negotiations and concluding new agreements;
• strengthening the image of participating companies as socially responsible players;
• forming a community of like-minded people who share the values of an active lifestyle and teamwork.

The participants noted that the regatta provided a new perspective on colleagues and partners, as well as opened up new horizons for joint projects. For many, this was their first experience in sailing, which inspired them to further explore yachting.

Strategic importance for St. Petersburg

The organization of the PKRF 2024 Regatta was an important step in popularizing sailing in St. Petersburg and strengthening the city's image as a cultural, business and sports center of Russia.

St. Petersburg, located on the shores of the Gulf of Finland, has a unique potential for the development of water sports. The regatta drew attention to the city as a place where history, architecture and modern sports initiatives combine. The event promotes the development of tourism, attracts sailing enthusiasts from different regions and countries, as well as the formation of a positive image of the city in the international arena.

The Russian Federation actively supports professional athletes by giving them the opportunity to participate in major competitions, and attracts newcomers who try sailing for the first time, which contributes to the growth of interest in yachting and the formation of a new audience of active entrepreneurs.

Development plans

The Russian Federation plans to make the regatta an annual event, expanding the scale, attracting more participants and partners, as well as developing the infrastructure for yachting in St. Petersburg. In the future, the program will include additional activities, expand the geography of participants and integrate with international sailing projects.

PKRF Group continues its systematic work to develop sports initiatives, strengthen business ties and improve the quality of life in St. Petersburg, making the city even more attractive for business, tourism and outdoor activities.