Sailing
SailGP recruits former Sky social purpose campaign head in sustainability push
The SailGP sailing series has appointed Fiona Morgan, previously a leading figure at Sky’s corporate and social purpose division, to the newly-created position of director of purpose and impact.
World Sailing members to choose between Andersen and Li for president
World Sailing president Kim Andersen will face off against China’s Quanhai Li to retain his position after the two men secured the most votes in a first round of voting.
Rai, Sky and BBC among first wave of America’s Cup broadcasters
A raft of broadcast rights contracts signed for sailing’s 36th America’s Cup include deals with both public-service and pay-television broadcasters in Italy and the UK, as a priority is placed on maximum exp…
The Hague becomes sailing hub as World Championships shifted to 2023
World Sailing has elected to postpone the next edition of its Sailing World Championships by a year, stating the decision will result in The Hague becoming the “capital of competitive sailing”.
Three presidential contenders to oppose Andersen in World Sailing election
Kim Andersen, the president of World Sailing, is facing challenges from three presidential candidates in this year’s election the international governing body has announced.
Aarhus replaces Copenhagen on 2021 SailGP calendar
The Danish city of Aarhus will replace the country’s capital city Copenhagen on SailGP’s 2021 season.
Plymouth to host British leg of SailGP’s second season
The British city of Plymouth has been selected to host the third race in the second season of SailGP when the series resumes in 2021
Organisers slam NZ government’s stance on Youth America’s Cup
Organisers have hit out after the New Zealand government’s restrictions around immigration during Covid-19 resulted in the cancellation of next year’s Youth America’s Cup sailing event.
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Round-Up: Tokyo OC hopes for Abe support, Qatar to play in Gold Cup, Guangzhou derby to have fans, and more
Tokyo 2020 organising committee CEO Toshiro Muto said he hopes outgoing Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe will remain involved with the Olympics hosting effort - Reuters/CNA
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SailGP builds on-board conversations into broadcast coverage with Acronis tie-up
The SailGP sailing series has teamed up with cyber protection firm Acronis to launch a new technology solution to enhance the broadcast experience for viewers
Decorated New Zealand team to enter SailGP
A team led by New Zealand's America's Cup-winning sailors will join the SailGP championship when it returns in April 2021
The Ocean Race adds Helly Hansen for 2022-23 race cycle
Global multi-stage sailing event The Ocean Race has signed up Norwegian sportswear brand Helly Hansen as its Official Clothing supplier
The Ocean Race delays next edition by a year, sets out long-term schedule
The Ocean Race has delayed the start of its next edition by a year so that it will now take place in 2022, as well as setting out its the schedule for its next three editions
New Zealand government suspends payments amid America’s Cup scandal
The New Zealand government has suspended all further payments to the events arm of the 36th America’s Cup amid concerns over the use of funding for the sailing showpiece, which takes place in Auckland n…
Round-Up: Afcon postponed, TrueVisions threatens FAT, Adidas and Puma join #StopHateForProfit, and more
The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon has been pushed back to 2022 due to Covid-19
World Sailing to receive financial support from IOC
World Sailing has confirmed that it is to receive funds from the financial support package outlined by the International Olympic Committee last month
New ownership moves The Ocean Race away from title sponsorship model
The Ocean Race has shifted its sponsorship structure away from having a title sponsor as it looks to develop the race itself as the ''Master Brand''. Matthew Williams speaks to senior executives about its sponsorship strategy.
Round-Up: India tours cancelled, Rugby Australia rule changes, Lang Ping-Lululemon tie-up, and more
The Indian cricket team's upcoming tours of Sri Lanka, in June, and Zimbabwe, in August, have been called off due to the Covid-19 threat - ESPNCricinfo