Sailing
Fox Sports commits to Extreme Sailing Series
Australian pay-television broadcaster Fox Sports has agreed a rights deal to cover the 2018 Extreme Sailing Series.
America’s Cup returns to TVNZ for Auckland showdown
New Zealand public-service broadcaster TVNZ has today (Thursday) regained rights to the America’s Cup as Emirates Team New Zealand prepares to defend its title in the 36th edition of the sailing showpiece.
Extreme Sailing Series returns to Sunset+Vine
UK production company Sunset+Vine has regained the distribution contract for the Extreme Sailing Series under a new deal with the competition’s owner and organiser, OC Sport.
Volvo Ocean Race given Twitter platform
Organisers of the Volvo Ocean Race have brokered a deal for social media platform Twitter to stream live coverage of the remainder of the 2017-18 campaign.
Sunset+Vine retains Sailing World Championships contract
UK production company Sunset+Vine has extended its association with World Sailing after being appointed as the host broadcast and distribution partner for its 2018 World Championships in Aarhus, Denmark.
Clipper Race extends with host broadcaster
UK media company 1080 Media TV has renewed its production and distribution partnership with the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.
Digital to the fore as Volvo Ocean Race switches focus for 2017-18 edition
The Volvo Ocean Race and its global distribution agency, production company Sunset+Vine, have unveiled the initial list of broadcast partners for the 2017-18 edition of the sailing event, with an emphasis on core countries featuring boats, stopovers and sailors in the race, and a shift towards digital coverage.
Volvo Ocean Race to set sail with Sina Sports
The Sina Sports division of Chinese internet operator Sina has agreed a content partnership with sailing’s Volvo Ocean Race.
TVNZ targets America’s Cup return as free-to-air emphasis outlined
New Zealand public-service broadcaster TVNZ has said it will return to contend the rights to the next edition of the America’s Cup after having been outbid for the 35th edition of the sailing showpiece by pay-television broadcaster Sky
Sunset+Vine returns to aid Volvo Ocean Race coverage
Sport 24 acquires America’s Cup rights
Spain’s TVE picks up America’s Cup rights
Bermuda Broadcasting picks up America’s Cup rights
Extreme Sailing Series partners with Red Handed TV, IMG
Clipper Race embarks on new journey with host broadcaster
UK media company 1080 Media TV has retained its position as the host broadcaster of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.
Sunset+Vine lands America’s Cup contract
The Sunset+Vine TV News division of UK sports production and media company Sunset+Vine has secured a television news production and distribution contract with organisers of sailing showpiece the America’s Cup.
Mediaset Premium picks up America’s Cup rights in Italy
The Mediaset Premium pay-television service of Italian commercial broadcaster Mediaset has acquired exclusive rights in the country to the 35th edition of sailing’s America’s Cup.
Extreme Sailing Series reports record media value for 2015 season
The Extreme Sailing Series has said it secured a record media value for its 2015 season, with the global series currently engaged in its 10th year.