Sailing
America’s Cup takes to Asia as Fukuoka lands World Series leg
Asia will stage a leg of the America’s Cup World Series sailing event for the first time later this year after the Japanese city of Fukuoka was awarded hosting rights.
World Sailing buoyed by progress at Guanabara Bay
The World Sailing global governing body has eased concerns over the sport’s venue for this summer’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil after carrying out a two-day visit to Guanabara Bay.
World Sailing awards women’s Match Racing World Championship to Helsinki
World Sailing has awarded hosting rights to its 2017 women’s Match Racing World Championship to the Finnish capital of Helsinki.
Alicante to remain home of Volvo Ocean Race
The Spanish city of Alicante will continue to serve as the main hub of the Volvo Ocean Race sailing event until at least 2024 after its local government reached an agreement with race organisers.
Lisbon to play major role in Volvo Ocean Race
The Portuguese capital of Lisbon has been selected as the first leg destination of the 2017-18 Volvo Ocean Race as part of an agreement that will also see it serve as a major hub for the sailing event.
World Sailing president to stand for re-election
World Sailing president Carlo Croce has announced his intention to stand for re-election as head of the sport’s global governing body.
Auckland takes hosting rights to 2016 Youth Sailing Worlds after Oman’s exit
World Sailing has announced that Auckland in New Zealand is to stage its 2016 Youth Sailing World Championships, after Oman withdrew its hosting rights to the annual event earlier this year.
Melbourne replaces Abu Dhabi for Sailing World Cup finale
World Sailing has announced that the Australian city of Melbourne will stage the finale of its 2016 Sailing World Cup season, after Abu Dhabi withdrew its hosting rights last month.
Volvo Ocean Race sails to Hong Kong for first time
Sailing’s Volvo Ocean Race will travel to Hong Kong for the first time in 2018, it has been confirmed.
OC Sport chief to replace Frostad at helm of Volvo Ocean Race
Mark Turner, founder and executive chairman of sports marketing agency OC Sport, has been appointed as the new chief executive of sailing’s Volvo Ocean Race.
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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.
The Hague steps up to land Volvo Ocean Race finale
The Dutch city of The Hague has been chosen to host the finale of the 2017-18 edition of sailing’s Volvo Ocean Race.
M32 Series launches Mediterranean circuit
Swedish-based firm Aston Harald Sports, which organises sailing’s M32 Series, has confirmed that a new Mediterranean-based circuit will be added to the calendar later this year.
World Sailing to launch World Cup review, Abu Dhabi drops rights to season finale
World Sailing has said it will launch a strategic review of its showpiece Sailing World Cup series and has stated Abu Dhabi has withdrawn its hosting rights to the finale of the ongoing 2016 season.
Gdynia defeats Chinese, Dutch competition to land 2019 Youth Sailing Worlds
The Polish city of Gdynia has seen off competition from two rival bids to land the 2019 Youth Sailing World Championships.
Oman withdraws hosting rights to Youth Sailing Worlds
World Sailing is searching for a new venue for its 2016 Youth Sailing World Championships after the Oman Sailing Committee withdrew its hosting rights for the annual event.
Extreme Sailing Series finalises 2016 calendar with new Portuguese event
The Extreme Sailing Series has rounded off the calendar for its 10th season by adding Lisbon as a new host venue.
Former World Sailing chief claims Rio 2016 dispute as reason behind dismissal
Peter Sowrey, former chief executive of the World Sailing global governing body, has claimed that he was fired from the position for pushing to drop Guanabara Bay as the sport’s venue for this summer’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.