SailGP is a privately owned company headquartered in the UK. Founded in 2018, it employs approximately 220 people and functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer. Its main product is spectator sports, operating the SailGP championship, a global sports organization that features high-performance F50 catamarans competing in a series of international events.
SailGP arrived in València on September 9, with thirteen international teams contesting the new racecourse between the city beach and harbor breakwater as the championship races towards its decisive phase with Abu Dhabi in sight. The USA team previously won the final of the Spain Sail Grand Prix Valencia on September 6, navigating light winds on Day 2 of racing. This followed a practice session on September 5, where DS Automobiles SailGP Team France led ROCKWOOL Racing SailGP Team Germany and the United States SailGP Team. On September 3, the New Zealand SailGP team confirmed that long-time reserve sailor and shore team manager Finn Henry would depart the Black Foils after their league debut in València. Earlier, on August 23, a new speed record was set at the Rockwool Germany Sail Grand Prix in Sassnitz, where the Black Foils and the Bonds Flying Roos topped the Day 1 points standings in Groups A and B, respectively.
SailGP offers 2 products in the media and telecoms services and sports industries. SailGP's product portfolio comprises of water sports and media and TV services.
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SailGP sells broadcasting rights of its sailing competitions to 11 companies globally, covering 3 countries. SailGP's rights holders include Grupo Globo.