Ownership, inspiration, and diversity – these are the values at the heart of Damen Yachting’s ‘Women in Yachting’ proposition. Introduced in 2019, this corporate initiative set out to establish a community for leading women of the superyacht industry, bringing them together through an annual calendar of events and experiences.
“We held our first all-female networking event during the Monaco Yacht Show in 2019,” explains Sarah Flavell, Marketing Manager at Damen Yachting. “Initially, we were simply looking to bring like-minded women from the industry together. These women pave the way for future generations of women in yachting and anything we can do to support them in inspiring others and dispelling stereotypes, is important.”
That desire and those values continue to be the foundation for Women in Yachting, but the initiative has evolved, both in line with the industry and Damen Yachting’s own position. “It was a natural development, really,” says Flavell. “Now, we more closely consider sustainability and diversity, and how we can inspire women in yachting to work together.”
Women in Yachting held its first US-based event during the Palm Beach International Boat Show earlier this year, where they welcomed over 40 female professionals from all sectors of the superyacht industry at their stand.
“Women are succeeding in every part of our industry,” comments Rose Damen, Managing Director at Damen Yachting. “I’m proud that Damen Yachting is leading the way. In our own small way, our efforts are contributing to greater social equality in the world. I hope that diversity –in all forms– will continue to grow and develop over the next decade and beyond.”
Damen Yachting remains focussed on creating sophisticated and meaningful events under the Women in Yachting umbrella and bringing more women in yachting together.
The next Women in Yachting event will take place during the Monaco Yacht Show this September.
