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SailGP is a global sailboat racing league to set the new standard for sustainable global event hosting working with cities committed to a better future.

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Tom Slingsby reveals his Australian team line up and female athletes to join the crew in SailGP Season 2

April 8, 2021

Sydney, Australia – 4/8/2021 – Olympic gold medalist and defending SailGP Champion Tom Slingsby revealed his team line up set to defend Australia’s championship title in SailGP Season 2. After securing a history making win as the inaugural SailGP Champion, Slingsby, the Australian team helm and CEO, has selected several members of his winning squad to join him in Season 2, which commences in Bermuda on April 24-25. In addition to Slingsby the returning athletes from his winning squad include Kyle Langford, 31, of Lake Macquarie, New South Wales (wing trimmer); Jason Waterhouse, 29, of Sydney (flight controller) Sam Newton, 35, of Sydney […]

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Cognizant to help reimagine SailGP fan experience, bringing fans closer to the action

April 7, 2021

London – April 6, 2021 – Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) announced today a multi-year partnership to be the Official Digital Transformation Partner of the elite global racing championship SailGP. Cognizant will leverage its digital transformation and software engineering expertise to improve audience insights, enable data visualization and create an immersive fan experience for the 257 million SailGP viewers worldwide. Cognizant will also align with SailGP’s Race for the Future purpose-driven agenda, championing a better world powered by nature, with a focus on accelerating a transition to clean energy. SailGP involves high-performing sailors racing for national teams in identical, supercharged F50 catamarans. Race outcomes are determined by […]

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Denmark SailGP team unveils star-studded mixed crew for SailGP Season 2

April 1, 2021

Denmark – 3/23/2021 – Denmark SailGP Team presented by ROCKWOOL has revealed the crew that will race in Season 2 of SailGP – including two Danish female athletes, who bring additional Olympic experience to the team. At a press conference this morning, Danish helm Nicolai Sehested revealed an all-star crew consisting of Olympic medallists, World Champions and round-the-world racers who will fly the Danish flag in the global racing league in 2021-22. Sehested confirmed that he will once again be joined by Rasmus Køstner, Martin Kirketerp, brothers Hans-Christian Rosendahl and Lars-Peter Rosendahl, and Tom Johnson in Season 2. Hailing from […]

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Denmark SailGP Team first to hit the water in Bermuda ahead of SailGP Season 2

April 1, 2021

Bermuda – 4/1/2021 – SailGP is officially back on the water with the first of its supercharged foiling catamarans launched ahead of the Season 2 opener – the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess – later this month. Over one year since the high-speed F50 catamarans – some of the world’s most high-tech race boats – were last seen in action, SailGP returns for Season 2 with additional teams, an expanded season and a purpose-led agenda at its heart – racing for a better future, championing a world powered by nature. The Denmark SailGP Team presented by ROCKWOOL […]

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SailGP launches ticket sales for Season 2 opener, Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess

March 20, 2021

BERMUDA – In just less than 40 days, sailing’s pinnacle league will make its much-anticipated return at the SailGP Season 2 opener, the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess. With the on-water spectator program now confirmed, fans can purchase tickets to watch the sport’s best athletes begin the Race for the Future. In Season 2, not only will SailGP’s eight incredibly competitive teams be battling for the championship trophy that comes with the sport’s largest monetary prize, but they will also be racing for a better future and championing a world powered by nature. SailGP will also work […]

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SAILGP INVITES CITIES TO JOIN ITS RACE FOR THE FUTURE

March 20, 2021

SailGP is a global league to set the new standard for sustainable global event hosting working with cities committed to a better future – LONDON – Following the announcement of an expanded event calendar for its second season that opens soon and features eight events across three continents, SailGP today opened the bid process for its Season 3 host venues, starting in 2022. SailGP is inviting cities that are committed to creating a better future to be part of its sustainable global racing calendar as the league sets out to champion a world powered by nature. Responsible for more than […]

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Join in the SailGP Inspire Program for ages 9 – 23 for forging the future

March 18, 2021

Inspire is SailGP’s community, education and outreach initiative, powered by their belief that sailing can be a force for good, Powered by Nature, Driven by Purpose. If you are between the ages 9 and 23, you made it. The goal of the SailGP Inspire program is to leave a positive legacy and build a sustainable sport – by providing equal, life-changing opportunities and new career pathways for all, regardless of race or socioeconomic background. Launched in Cowes, UK, in August 2019, and taking place at all subsequent grand prix events, SailGP Inspire comprises three innovative pathways for young people, students […]