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ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix | Auckland Event 2 2026 Season
The ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Auckland, New Zealand, in February 2026. (Photo Credit: Felix Diemer for SailGP)

Hong Kong Sail Grand Prix to Open 2027 SailGP Season

Hong Kong will be the first destination in the 2027 SailGP season, as the sail racing championship moves ahead with its international expansion. Taking flight on Victoria Harbour on January 23—24, 2027, the Hong Kong Sail Grand Prix will join a 13-event calendar spanning Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America and the Middle East. […]

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New ACP CEO Marzio Perrelli (Credit: America's Cup)

America’s Cup Partnership Appoints Marzio Perrelli as First CEO

The America’s Cup Partnership has confirmed Marzio Perrelli as chief executive officer to increase the footprint of the event under a new partnership structure that will introduce enhanced governance.  At the same time, Grant Dalton, CEO of Emirates Team New Zealand, the Defender of the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup in Naples, will remain in […]

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SailGP American Magic
SailGP MD Andrew Thompson and American Magic Co-Founder Doug DeVos (Credit: SailGP / American Magic)

SailGP and American Magic Unite for First Long-Term Training Base in Florida

SailGP has established its first long-term training base at the American Magic performance and innovation center in Pensacola, Florida, which opened on January 7. Set to provide SailGP teams access to world-class facilities that support year-round performance and innovation, the partnership will bring together SailGP and American Magic to accelerate training, technical development and next-generation […]

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Seabourn Quest (Credit: Seabourn)

Seabourn Signs Deal with IMG to Broadcast FIFA World Cup on Ocean Fleet

Luxury cruise line company Seabourn, a brand of Carnival Corporation and plc, has secured the rights from IMG to broadcast the 2026 FIFA World Cup live across its ocean fleet. From June 11 through to July 19, 2026, guests aboard Seabourn’s three ocean ships will have the opportunity to watch all 104 matches of the […]

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Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix | Event 10 Season 2025 Geneva
Spectators watch on at the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix in Geneva, Switzerland (Credit: Gary Oakley, SailGP)

SailGP Caps Fifth Season with Record Year

SailGP has closed its 2025 season with record audience growth, new commercial partnerships, high-profile investors and scaled global operations as it looks to cement its position as one of the fastest-growing sport and entertainment packages in the world. The review marks an inflection point for the global racing championship. Launched in 2019 by Co-Founder and […]

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Newport to Host International Women’s Championship Sailing Event

The New York Yacht Club has announced the launch of its International Women’s Championship, a female-only competition that will take place in 2026. The inaugural edition will take place September 12–19 at the New York Yacht Club Harbour Court in Newport, Rhode Island. The biennial event will include teams of nine or more sailors. Top […]

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LA28 Finalizes Sailing Competition Sites

The 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games have announced the finalized sailing venue plan, which will include events at both the Port of Los Angeles and Belmont Shore in Long Beach. “After close coordination with the cities of Los Angeles and Long Beach, along with collaboration from World Sailing, we are excited about the opportunity […]

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SailGP Event 1 Season 2025 Dubai
The U.S. SailGP Team helmed by Taylor Canfield sails past the technical area during a practice session ahead of the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix in November 2024. Photo by Felix Diemer for SailGP.

SailGP Unveils 2026 Season Schedule

SailGP has released further details of its 2026 schedule including the return of fan-favorite locations, multi-year hosting agreements secured across all regions and the introduction of a regional structure. The Rolex SailGP Championship will set sail in Perth, Auckland, Sydney, Rio de Janeiro, Bermuda, New York, Halifax, Portsmouth, Saint-Tropez and Dubai, followed by the winner-takes-all […]

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U.S. SailGP Adds Amazon as Sponsor and Retail Partner

The United States SailGP Team has announced Amazon as an official sponsor and retail partner to create opportunities to bring the sport of sailing to a wider audience and to engage more fans. SailGP fans will be able to shop a collection of fashion and accessory items, including designs with Amazon Merch on Demand, in […]

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Sailing America’s Cup
Oracle Racing Team of the U.S. sails past Castel dell'Ovo castle as it competes during the 34th America's Cup in the Naples in 2012. (AP Photo/Salvatore Laporta, File)

Naples to Host 2027 America’s Cup

The next America’s Cup will be held off Naples, Italy, in 2027, holder Team New Zealand announced on Thursday. New Zealand had the right to pick the venue after winning its third straight cup in Barcelona last year. It will be the 38th edition of the world’s most famous regatta. The cup holder said the […]

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