When you have a ton of disposable cash and lust for yacht racing like Oracle DEO Larry Ellison, it appears the next step is to form your own version of Grand Prix racing for the fastest ocean-going vehicle.
Such is life these days for Thompson, who was recently given the title Television and Public Host of the 35th America's Cup. It is a role the former Annapolis resident has longed to hold ever since he was a teenager and watched Gary Jobson broadcast the America's Cup on ESPN.
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Sailing: US team vows to continue after America s Cup capsize
Crew from the United States American Magic boat Patriot and Team New Zealand attempt to keep Patriot afloat after it capsized during its race against Italy s Luna Rossa on the third day of racing of the America s Cup challenger series on Auckland s Waitemate Harbour on Sunday, Jan 17, 2021. (Photo: AP/Michael Craig, New Zealand Herald)
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AUCKLAND: American Magic will miss the next round of racing in the America’s Cup challenger series after its dramatic capsize, but the team is determined to be ready for the series semi-finals in 11 days.