SailGP, the nation-versus-nation sailing league pioneered by Kiwi yachtsman Sir Russell Coutts and Oracle founder and chief executive Larry Ellison, made its British debut during Cowes week. SportBusiness spoke to Coutts after the event
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The Volvo Ocean Race, formerly the Whitbread Round the World Race, is professional sailing’s longest event. It is one of just a few championships designated by the sport’s governing body, World Sailing, as a 'special event', alongside the America’s Cup and the Extreme Sailing Series.
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The Hague becomes sailing hub as World Championships shifted to 2023
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Aarhus replaces Copenhagen on 2021 SailGP calendar
The Danish city of Aarhus will replace the country’s capital city Copenhagen on SailGP’s 2021 season.
Plymouth to host British leg of SailGP’s second season
The British city of Plymouth has been selected to host the third race in the second season of SailGP when the series resumes in 2021
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