Getting photos of your own boat under sail was difficult until recently, now you can fly a drone from a boat and they have far more uses than just pictures
Sponsor Spotlight 05/29/21
(ATR) Discovery and The Ocean Race are teaming up to bring sailing into the homes of viewers across Europe through a range of Discovery’s channels and platforms over the coming year.
(Jesus Renedo)
The cooperation begins with extensive coverage of the inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Europe in Lorient, France on May 29.
The Ocean Race Europe will be shown on Eurosport’s television channels and digital platforms, including live coverage of the start in 54 European markets and in 19 languages. Eurosport’s coverage will also offer viewers four weekly highlight shows via the Eurosport App, as well as on discovery+ in markets where Eurosport is available on Discovery’s global streaming service. Eurosport.com will also offer comprehensive daily news coverage and promotion.
Yachts and Yachting
The June issue of Sailing Today with Yachts & Yachting is out now, just in time for the start of the racing season for many sailors. Within the remaining restrictions, we can look forward to a great summer ahead – and the weather seems to be playing ball too so far!
SailGP
If you enjoyed the first SailGP event in Bermuda in April, our new issue has all the details about the Plymouth event and how you can get tickets for that. It should be an incredible chance to see the SailGP fleet in action, with ticket options for viewing ashore and afloat from official spectator boats or your own boat. Details in our new issue.
America Gets Off to a Good Start Toward the Americaâs Cup
Author:
Jesus Renedo
The New York Yacht Club has been trying to win the America’s Cup back since it lost it in 1983.
This week, the New York Yacht Club took one tiny step toward regaining the cup when the American Magic AC75,
Patriot, went 2-0 on the opening day of the America’s Cup World Series in Auckland, New Zealand.
American Magic’s
Patriot beat one of the challengers, INEOS Team UK, in the first race of the day and defender Emirates Team New Zealand in the fourth race.