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A gallery of our Sponsors and a bit of their history – click on the logo for their company website:
Diamond Leisure Resort
- Gold Sponsor 2025
- Bronze Sponsor 2019 – 2023
We welcomed the well known resort of Leisure Lodge in 2019 and were pleased to see their boat doing well and racing to a near win 2022
Diving the Crab
- Gold Sponsor 2025
- Bronze Sponsor 2020 & 2023
From exploring Diani’s coral reefs, Diving the Crab joined the Regatta in 2020, now supporting activities both on and under the ocean!
Almanara
- Silver Sponsor 2025
- Bronze Sponsor 2020 & 2023
We were pleased to welcome Almanara Luxury Resort in 2013, 2020 and 2023. We are grateful to have such a wonderful partner as a supporter.
Safina Cottages
- Bronze Sponsor 2020, 2023 & 2025
Even small companies can make a big impact. Safina Cottages proved this by sponsoring a boat since 2020. Amazing!
Swahili Beach Resort
- Bronze Sponsor 2016 – 2025
A loyal supporter since 2016, Swahili Beach Resort has entered the race 4 times.
Baobab Beach Resort & Spa
- Bronze Sponsor 2020 & 2023 & 2025
- Silver Sponsor 2013
Baobab have won every Regatta since 2019! We were thrilled to welcome Baobab Resort in January 2019 and loved their spirit and enthusiasm. Can they do it again?
Pollmann’s Tour & Safaris
- Bronze Sponsor 2020 & 2023 & 2025
We were joined in 2020 by Pollmans, the leading travel company in Kenya. We are thrilled to have them on board!
Diani Sea
- Bronze Sponsor 2023 & 2025
We would like to thank Diani Sea Resort and Diani Sea Lodge for their first time participation in 2023. We hope for a long partnership and look forward to having their guests join us on the day to cheer on their boat!
Safarilink
- Partner 2025
- Bronze Sponsor 2012 – 2020
Safarilink with its captains of the skies was the first airline to support us and has put its toes in the water since 2019 by sponsoring a boat.
Aquelle
- Partner 2025
Thanks for keeping our cultural groups and volunteers refreshed.
South Coast Residents Association
- Co-Organizer 2012 – 2025
SCRA are the event organisers consultants and have provided endless support to this event.
Go Jump Kenya
- Special Guest 2025
… dare to be surprised!
The Sands at Chale
- Gold Sponsor 2025
- Bronze Sponsor 2020 & 2023
We are overjoyed to have another member of the famous The Sands Group as a sponsor since 2020.
The Sands at Nomads
- Gold Sponsor 2025
- Bronze Sponsor 2014 – 2023
One of our longest supporters and contributors to the event. We thank them for their support year after year.
Diani Dhow
- Bronze Sponsor 2023 & 2025
Diani Dhow is a newcomer to the regatta – the well-known dhow usually sails in the waters around Wasini Island. The whole team had fun at the event and we thank them for sailing with us!
Coast-Working
- Bronze Sponsor 2023 & 2025
Coast Working combines coworking space with the perfect vacation spot, Diani Beach. The company is as new to Diani as they are supporters of the Regatta. We look forward to working with them!
Leopard Beach Resort & Spa
- Bronze Sponsor 2019 & 2023
- VIP Tent Sponsor 2020
Thank you to Leopard Beach Resort and Spa for joining us in the Regatta event since 2019 and for taking care of the VIP guests in 2020.
CTM Kenya
- Bronze Sponsor 2025
CTM Kenya is our supporter for the first time. A big thank you for your contribution.
Taita Hills Safari Resort & Salt Lick Safari Lodge
- Bronze Sponsor 2023 & 2025
With Salt Lick we have probably the most photographed safari lodge in Africa with us. We are happy about the support of the lodge on stilts and its sister Taita Hills Safari Lodge!
East African Ocean Festival
- Bronze Sponsor 2025
A big shout out to The East African Ocean Festival who shares the same spirit as the Diani Regatta.
Safari Beach Hotel
- Partner 2025
- Bronze Sponsor 2023
Even though the Safari Beach Hotel is officially a first time sponsor: they have been supporting the event for years, hosting the event since its beginnings. We can’t thank them enough for that!
Magical Kenya
- Partner 2025
A very special “Thank you” to the Kenya Tourism Board for recognising the Diani Regatta.
Samba Sports
- Co-Organizer 2025
Thank you so much for your invaluable support as a Co-Organizer of the Diani Regatta Festival
Previous Events
Base Titanium
- Gold Sponsor 2023
- Bronze Sponsor 2020
- Main Sponsor 2013 – 2019
Our most generous sponsor to date and without whom, we would not have the Regatta.
D.M. Tours & Safaris
- Bronze Sponsor 2016 – 2023
- Bronze Sponsor 2013
Denis Moser and Co. have been a consistent friend and supporter in many ways. The D.M. Tours have entered in the races 2013, 2016 through to 2023.
Mombasa Canvas
- Sponsor Sails 2020 & 2023
From Mombasa island we were supported in 2020 by Mombasa Canvas. New sails were donated so that our fishermen can continue to catch the wind.
Kristina Academy
- Bronze Sponsor 2020 & 2023
Kristina Academy made us happy not only with their sponsorship. The school classes were an enrichment for the whole festival in both 2020 and 2023!
Bora Bora Wildlife Park
- Bronze Sponsor 2023
Usually the park doesn’t have much to do with boats – giraffes, ostriches and crocodiles don’t sail! But they support the Regatta anyway and we think that’s just great!
Amani Luxury Apartments
- Bronze Sponsor 2020 & 2023
Amani Luxury Apartments is our supporter for the second time. Their presence at the event brought both joy and positivity. We love their team spirit!
Lantana Galu Beach
- Bronze Sponsor 2019 – 2023
We are so pleased to have Lantana join the event and sponsor a boat. In 2019, they designed their own unique ngalawa for the event.
Kinondo Kwetu
- Bronze Sponsor 2012 – 2023
A very loyal sponsor to whom we owe the initial idea for the Regatta.
Jambojet
- Bronze Sponsor 2020
In 2020 we were joined by another airline! A special thank you to Jambojet.
Four Twenty South Beach Cottages
- Bronze Sponsor 2013 – 2023
Four Twenty South have been our most loyal and supportive sponsor to date. We are grateful to the vision and belief this sponsor has granted us.
Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa
- Silver Sponsor 2023
Diani Reef was a first-time participant in the event and immediately entered as a silver candidate. We are very honoured to have them on board.
Diani Backpackers
- Bronze Sponsor 2023
We welcome another newcomer: the Diani Backpackers. We are excited to have their support and we hope the team had fun at the event. Let’s backpack again next time
Kenyaways
- Bronze Sponsor 2013, 2014, 2016, 2019 – 2023
We are honored to be supported by the beautiful Kenyaways Kite Village since 2013.
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