Sailing
Omega returns as America’s Cup timekeeper in 2021
Swiss watchmaker Omega has signed as the Official Timekeeper of the 36th edition of the America’s Cup in 2021.
World Sailing names Graham as new chief executive
David Graham has been appointed as the new chief executive of World Sailing
SailGP shifts second season to 2021
The SailGP sailing series has postponed its second season to 2021 amid Covid-19, voiding the one event that has been held to date
Olympic revenue reliant World Sailing furloughs staff and makes pay cuts
World Sailing, the sport’s world governing body, has taken action to offset the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic and uncertainty over Olympics revenues, furloughing the majority of its staff and recommending 2…
Ocean Race unveils schedule for 2021-22 edition
The Ocean Race sailing event has released its full schedule for its 2021-22 edition, which will begin in Alicante, Spain and finish in the Italian city of Genoa
SailGP in discussions to stage race in Spain
The organisers behind the international team sailing competition SailGP are in negotiations to host a race in Spain, according to reports in the Spanish press
SailGP media rights distributed in 146 territories
Broadcast rights to the 2020 SailGP season have been distributed in 146 territories as the fledgling sailing series looks to expand its global audience
TV2 on board for Denmark’s SailGP debut
TV2, the government-owned free-to-air broadcaster in Denmark, has acquired rights to SailGP, as a home boat prepares to make its debut in the second season of the fledgling sailing series
SailGP valued at $200m as Endeavor invests in minority stake
SailGP, the team sailing competition founded and financially backed by Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison, has announced it has sold a minority stake to the Endeavor sports and entertainment group in a deal…
Coronavirus latest: ONE Championship, ISPO, Nike stores, and more
Mixed martial arts promoter ONE Championship has cancelled its planned event in Chongqing on April 11 due to the coronavirus epidemic
World Sailing begins search for new chief executive
World Sailing has begun the search for a new chief executive, appointing executive search agency Odgers Berndtson to help identify the best candidate
Ocean Race to stop in Shenzhen in 2021-22 season
The Ocean Race has announced it will stop in the Chinese city of Shenzhen during its 2021-22 season
Spanish team joins SailGP as China drops out
SailGP has today (Tuesday) announced that Spain will replace China in the second season of the sailing series, stating that it was unable to secure the “permissions necessary” to continue operating the…
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
Sailing Champions League adds Asia Pacific competition
The Sailing Champions League and the National Sailing League have launched the ‘Sailing Champions League – Asia Pacific’ concept following the success of the competition in Europe.
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Cape Town retains historic hosting ties with The Ocean Race
The Ocean Race has confirmed that the sailing event will return to Cape Town for the 12th time after the South African city was announced as a host destination for the 2021-22 edition
Ineos Team UK builds sailing portfolio with SailGP deal
Ineos Team UK, the British challenger for the America’s Cup, has agreed a deal to operate the Great Britain team in fledgling sailing series SailGP.
Cowes Week seeks title sponsor for 2020
The organisers of Cowes Week, the UK’s largest sailing event, is looking for a new title sponsor for the 2020 edition.