Sailing
Rio 2016 bullish on Guanabara Bay clean-up
Organisers of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games have dismissed state government declarations that it will miss its clean-up targets for the event’s sailing and wind surfing venue.
Guanabara Bay to miss Rio 2016 clean-up target
Rio de Janeiro will not meet its targets on clearing up pollution from the Guanabara Bay venue ahead of its hosting of the 2016 Olympic Games, according to newly-appointed state environment secretary Andre Correa.
Extreme Sailing Series returns to Germany for 2015 season
The Extreme Sailing Series has announced it will return to Germany for its ninth season, as it unveiled Hamburg as a new addition to its 2015 calendar.
Qingdao completes Sailing World Cup calendar
The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) has completed its event line-up for the 2015 Sailing World Cup after renewing Qingdao, China as a host venue for two more years.
Clipper Race goes into business with medical partner
Clipper Ventures, the operating body of the Clipper Race round-the-world sailing event, has launched a new venture in association with Praxes Medical Group.
Youth America’s Cup to return in Bermuda
America’s Cup organisers have announced that the Youth America’s Cup will return for a second edition, with the sailing event to continue to be title sponsored by energy drinks giant Red Bull.
Bermuda confirmed as 2017 America’s Cup host
Bermuda has today (Tuesday) been confirmed as the host of the 2017 America’s Cup sailing showpiece after defeating a rival bid from San Diego.
Gothenburg secures America’s Cup World Series leg
The Swedish city of Gothenburg has today (Wednesday) been confirmed as the latest addition to the schedule for the 2015-16 America’s Cup World Series (ACWS).
Portsmouth lands America’s Cup World Series dates
The English city of Portsmouth has secured the hosting rights to two rounds on the America’s Cup World Series (ACWS) 2015-16 sailing showpiece.
Bermuda lands 2017 America’s Cup – report
Bermuda has been selected to host the 2017 edition of sailing showpiece the America’s Cup, according to the Associated Press.
World Match Racing Tour adds US sailing showpiece for 2015
The World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) sailing series has confirmed that the Congressional Cup will feature in the 2015 edition of its World Championship Tour.
Bermuda claims World Series leg with America’s Cup decision close
Bermuda has been announced as the first host for the 2015-16 America’s Cup World Series as the island steps up its claim to land the 35th America’s Cup in 2017 – the finale of the showpiece sailing competition.
ISAF chief executive Pels steps down
Schiller to drive commercial business for 35th America’s Cup
Sports industry veteran Harvey Schiller has been appointed to the new position of commercial commissioner for the 35th edition of sailing’s America’s Cup.
Artemis Racing confirms America’s Cup challenge
Artemis Racing has become the second team to confirm its challenge for the 2017 America’s Cup, following Emirates Team New Zealand.
Extreme Sailing Series set for Singapore launch in 2015
Singapore will host the opening round of the 2015 Extreme Sailing Series, organiser OC Sport has announced.
ISAF unveils European hosts for World Cup series
The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) has confirmed that Hyères in France and Weymouth in the UK will host the two European rounds during the 2015 Sailing World Cup series.
Rio 2016 aims to quell fears at Guanabara Bay test event
International sailing squads will test the water quality at the controversial sailing venue for the Rio 2016 Olympics at the Games’ first official test event this week.