Sailing
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.
European teams commit to 2017 America’s Cup
Four European teams have committed themselves to the 2017 America’s Cup to ensure that the sailing event will be viable after official challenger Team Australia withdrew last week because of rising costs.
Nice added to Extreme Sailing Series schedule
OC Sport, organiser of the Extreme Sailing Series, has confirmed the French city of Nice as the host venue for the penultimate event of the 2014 season.
Team Australia drops out as America’s Cup Challenger of Record
Preparations for the 2017 America’s Cup have been dealt a blow with the official Challengers of Record, Team Australia, withdrawing from the sailing showpiece owing to concerns over the cost of competing.
ISAF extends Abu Dhabi’s World Cup Final deal
The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) has amended a deal for Abu Dhabi to host its Sailing World Cup Final through to 2017 by extending the agreement by an additional two years until 2019.
OC Sport acquired by Télégramme Group
French media, sports and entertainment firm Télégramme Group has acquired a majority shareholding in OC Sport, the global sports marketing company specialising in professional sailing and outdoor events.