Sailing
Apex Group focuses on gender equality in SailGP sponsorship deal
SailGP has agreed a three-year sponsorship deal with global financial services provider Apex Group that sees the firm become the Exclusive Financial Solutions Partner of the series
Puig sponsors 37th America’s Cup, puts name to women’s event
Spanish fashion and fragrance brand Puig has agreed a deal to become a Global Partner of the 37th Americas Cup and the naming partner of the inaugural Women’s America's Cup in Barcelona in 2024.
Vettel on board as SailGP launches first German team
Global sailing series SailGP has announced the launch of its first-ever German team ahead of its upcoming fourth season, with four-time Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel among its investors
Damm rekindles America’s Cup connection
Brewery SA Damm has agreed a deal to sponsor the 37th America’s Cup, which will be hosted in its home city of Barcelona, along with the sailing competition’s defending champion, Emirates Team New Zealand (ET…
The Ocean Race invites bids for 2025 Europe event
The Ocean Race, the global multi-stage sailing event, has detailed plans for the second edition of its Europe event, with cities invited to express an interest in hosting a leg during the summer of 2025
IMG retains SailGP remit
SailGP has today (Thursday) announced a 'multi-year' renewal with IMG to continue as the racing league’s global agency of record.
No place for Singapore as SailGP finalises season four calendar
Global sailing series SailGP has finalised its 12-leg calendar for its fourth season, which will include new events in Los Angeles and Canada but no race in Singapore
Barcelona’s America’s Cup to commence in Vilanova i la Geltrú
Organisers of the America’s Cup have announced that the 37th edition of the sailing showpiece will commence in the Catalonian port of Vilanova i la Geltrú on September 14-17.
Great Britain SailGP Team lands Emirates as first title sponsor
The Great Britain SailGP Team has secured its first title sponsor through a three-year deal with Dubai-based airline Emirates
Rolex steps up backing of SailGP with 10-year deal
Swiss watchmaker Rolex has expanded its relationship with SailGP by signing a new 10-season sponsorship deal with the global sailing championship
SailGP makes new hires, restructures business units
Global sailing championship SailGP has detailed a restructuring plan, with a number of new appointments set to aid the creation of three separate business units
Gracey swaps W Series for SailGP broadcast role
Global sailing championship SailGP has recruited Tom Gracey to the new position of global head of broadcast and media partnerships
Singapore to host sailing’s SB20 World Championships
Singapore will host the SB20 World Championships in sailing in January 2025.
The city was initially due to host the event in 2021 but it was moved to Portugal due to the pandemic
Slam takes on apparel supplier role at Emirates Team New Zealand
Italy-based sailing clothing brand Slam has signed as the ‘Official Apparel Supplier’ to the four-time America's Cup winner Emirates Team New Zealand in the build-up to its defence of the trophy in Bar…
Seven to broadcast SailGP’s Sydney event
Australian commercial broadcaster Seven Network has secured free-to-air rights for the Sail Grand Prix event in Sydney on February 18 and 19
France’s SailGP team adds ICM.com, ALL as new sponsors
France’s SailGP team has agreed sponsorship deals with investment house ICM.com and ALL-Accor Live Limitless, the lifestyle loyalty programme of Hotel group Accor.
Australia’s SailGP team adds SKYY Vodka as new sponsor
The Australia SailGP team has signed up Campari Australia’s SKYY Vodka brand as a new sponsor in a multi-season deal.
Misland Capital investment values Ainslie’s Great Britain SailGP team at $40m
The Great Britain SailGP team has secured further investment with London-based Misland Capital acquiring a minority stake in the outfit