SailGP
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
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
Spanish team joins SailGP as China drops out
SailGP has today (Tuesday) announced that Spain will replace China in the second season of the sailing series, stating that it was unable to secure the “permissions necessary” to continue operating the…
Rockwool backs Danish SailGP entry
Mineral wool products manufacturer Rockwool Group has been unveiled as the presenting sponsor of a new Danish SailGP team, which will enter the fledgling sailing series in 2020
SailGP to return to San Francisco, New York in 2020
SailGP, the global sailing series developed by software tycoon Larry Ellison and former sailor Sir Russell Coutts, will return to the United States in 2020, with grand prix events to be held in San Francisco a…
SailGP claims $115m economic impact for five host cities
The organisers of SailGP have stated the debut season of the sailing series attracted more than 133,000 spectators and generated a total economic impact of $115m (€104.5m) for its five host cities.
Grabyo hails success of SailGP partnership
Video production company Grabyo has stated that social media platforms remain the best medium for events such as SailGP to grow and educate audiences after detailing the success of its partnership with…
SailGP enters esports arena with eSailGP
SailGP, the new global sailing league developed by software tycoon Larry Ellison and former sailor Sir Russell Coutts, has embraced gaming with the launch of eSailGP, a video game and esports competition…
Sydney retains season-opener for SailGP’s second campaign
Sailing series SailGP has announced it will return to Sydney to open its second season as it prepares to wrap up its inaugural campaign next week