SailGP
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
“The intention is that each team will eventually be independently owned” | Russell Coutts, SailGP
SailGP, the nation-versus-nation sailing league pioneered by Kiwi yachtsman Sir Russell Coutts and Oracle founder and chief executive Larry Ellison, made its British debut during Cowes week. SportBusiness spoke to Coutts after the event
SailGP brings in Schiller to drive future development
Fledgling sailing series SailGP has enhanced its management team with a host of new hires, including sports business veteran Harvey Schiller
SailGP offers a new competition that will change the face of sailing
Public interest in sailing tends to peak around America’s Cup where, traditionally, super-rich team-owners invest heavily to build hi-tech boats and to attract crews assembled from around the world.