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“The intention is that each team will eventually be independently owned” | Russell Coutts, SailGP
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
SailGP offers a new competition that will change the face of sailing
Public interest in sailing tends to peak around America’s Cup where, traditionally, super-rich team-owners invest heavily to build hi-tech boats and to attract crews assembled from around the world.
SailGP shifts second season to 2021
The SailGP sailing series has postponed its second season to 2021 amid Covid-19, voiding the one event that has been held to date
SailGP in discussions to stage race in Spain
The organisers behind the international team sailing competition SailGP are in negotiations to host a race in Spain, according to reports in the Spanish press
SailGP media rights distributed in 146 territories
Broadcast rights to the 2020 SailGP season have been distributed in 146 territories as the fledgling sailing series looks to expand its global audience
TV2 on board for Denmark’s SailGP debut
TV2, the government-owned free-to-air broadcaster in Denmark, has acquired rights to SailGP, as a home boat prepares to make its debut in the second season of the fledgling sailing series