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Business Daily meets: Ben Ainslie

Mar 8, 2024
18:18
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Sir Ben Ainslie discusses transitioning from Olympic sailing to leading the British SailGP team and the commercialization of sailing. The podcast explores the evolution of competitive boat racing, the intersection of sports, business, and sustainability, and the impact of sailing technology on global shipping efficiency.
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Quick takeaways

  • SailGP races are shorter, faster, and more visually appealing, attracting a wide audience.
  • Running a team in SailGP involves high costs but benefits from shared services, focusing on performance.

Deep dives

Evolution of Sailing with Foiling Boats

Sailing has evolved drastically over the past decade with foiling boats, enabling higher speeds and more exciting races. Unlike traditional sailboat races, which were long and less visually engaging, races in the SIRGP league now happen on shorter courses, lasting around 10 to 12 minutes. With boats reaching speeds close to 100 kilometers per hour, the races are intense, close-quartered, and visually captivating for viewers of all levels, including non-sailors.

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