Sailing

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.

The Sina Sports division of Chinese internet operator Sina has entered into a strategic partnership with organisers of sailing’s America’s Cup.

The Fox Networks Group division of media company 21st Century Fox has acquired exclusive rights to broadcast all racing from sailing’s 35th America’s Cup in the Netherlands, Turkey, Greece, Cyprus, Malta and Israel.

Pay-television broadcaster Sky New Zealand has acquired exclusive rights in the country for the next edition of the America’s Cup sailing event.

Media rights clips from December 17 to January 20

The Bloomberg Television division of international business news service Bloomberg has acquired rights for the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.

The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) has teamed up with production company Sunset+Vine to create a new global television series called World Sailing.

The Mediapro Asia division of Spanish agency Mediapro has been appointed as the exclusive agent for Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent to distribute media rights to the 35th America’s Cup sailing events from 2015 to 2017.

UK production company Sunset+Vine has secured an extension to its media and distribution contract for the Extreme Sailing Series and has sealed new rights deals for the yachting series.

Media rights clips from August 27 to September 9

Swedish commercial and pay-television broadcaster TV4 has acquired rights to broadcast the forthcoming America's Cup World Series sailing event in Gothenburg.

Pay-television sports broadcaster ESPN International has acquired multi-platform rights for the next edition of the America’s Cup sailing event in more than 40 territories.

Media rights clips from July 9 to 22

The 35th America’s Cup sailing event has secured broadcasting deals in Australia and Poland.

The America’s Cup Event Authority has launched a dedicated live streaming service for the sailing event.

Portuguese pay-television broadcaster Sport TV has acquired rights for the 35th America’s Cup sailing showpiece.