SailGP
SailGP returns to Australia, calendar expanded to nine races
SailGP is set to return to Sydney Harbour after the sailing series announced it would be adding a ninth race to its 2021-22 calendar, the Australian Sail Grand Prix
SailGP, Oracle expand data partnership to improve fan experience
International sailing championship SailGP and US multinational computer technology company Oracle have expanded their data partnership to help improve team performances and the fan experience
SailGP keeps its fizz with exclusive champagne deal
International sailing championship SailGP has agreed a deal with Champagne Barons de Rothschild to supply its Season 2 events
Cognizant adds SailGP to developing sponsorship portfolio
Professional services company Cognizant has agreed its latest sports sponsorship deal by becoming the official digital transformation partner of sailing championship SailGP
SailGP agrees SNTV news distribution deal
SNTV, the sports video news agency that is a joint venture between IMG and the Associated Press, has secured a deal with SailGP to distribute its race highlights, pre- and post-race reaction and other…
SailGP is latest to sign up Kuehne+Nagel in IMG-brokered deal
International sailing racing league SailGP has added logistics specialist Kuehne+Nagel to its sponsorship portfolio.
The deal was brokered by the IMG agency, acting on behalf of SailGP
Aggreko to supply sustainable power solutions for SailGP events
Aggreko, global provider of modular mobile power services, has partnered with SailGP to support the series’ commitment to sustainability.
SailGP kicks off Season 3 host city tender process
The organisers of SailGP have opened the bid process for host venues for the third season of the series, starting in May 2022 and ending in March 2023
SailGP unveils eight-race calendar for 2021-22
Sailing series SailGP plans to run eight races during its 2021-22 season, in Bermuda, Italy, England, Denmark, France, Spain, New Zealand, and San Francisco
SailGP to race in Saint-Tropez, Cádiz in 2021
SailGP will race in two new locations next season after announcing events in the French town of Saint-Tropez and Cádiz in Spain.
SailGP to resume second season in Bermuda rather than San Francisco
SailGP has announced an updated schedule for its interrupted second season, with the island of Bermuda and southern Italian city of Taranto set to host the first and second races of its 2021-22 calendar…
ESG initiatives in practice in Asia-Pacific sport
Last week, we spoke to three industry experts about the growing influence of environmental, social and governance (ESG) benchmarking measures within Asia-Pacific sport. This week, we hear from executives putting such measures into practice at sports properties.
SailGP recruits former Sky social purpose campaign head in sustainability push
The SailGP sailing series has appointed Fiona Morgan, previously a leading figure at Sky’s corporate and social purpose division, to the newly-created position of director of purpose and impact.
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.
SailGP builds on-board conversations into broadcast coverage with Acronis tie-up
The SailGP sailing series has teamed up with cyber protection firm Acronis to launch a new technology solution to enhance the broadcast experience for viewers
Will rights-holders emerge from Covid-19 lean and mean or broken and weak?
In the face of severe fiscal losses after the coronavirus pandemic, SportBusiness asked sports industry insiders what they think the prospects are for rights-holders, and what must be done to emerge from the Covid-19 crisis stronger than before.
Decorated New Zealand team to enter SailGP
A team led by New Zealand's America's Cup-winning sailors will join the SailGP championship when it returns in April 2021