Yacht club racing is a popular sport with owners of large recreational vessels for a lot of reasons. The open ocean, the spirit of competition, and the combination of engineering prowess and strategic insight all come together to make winning such an event an indescribable experience, which is probably why so many people who buy a yacht eventually give it a try. It’s a risky sport, though, which is why race teams often bring in professionals who have experience with many vessels. It’s also why the marine insurance industry creates specialized yacht racing insurance just for these events and the vessels that participate in them.

What Does Racing Insurance Cover?

For owners, the insurance policy needs to cover the yacht under all operating circumstances the race may encounter. It also needs to cover the team and anyone else aboard. In many ways, a racing policy for owners is a more robust marine insurance policy that still closely resembles a basic plan. For clubs, however, racing insurance is a must-have method of managing the risks that come with the role of the event host. That includes risk insurance for the event itself, as well as coverage for the club’s grounds and race officials, among other unique provisions that you only need if your organization hosts yacht races. It’s just the right coverage for clubs that host competitions, built to work well with your other marine business plans.