SailGP withdraws from hosting Season 5 New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in 2025 due to local authority fees, bureaucracy, and dolphin concerns.
SailGP withdraws from hosting Season 5 New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in 2025 at Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour. The decision follows two successful ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix events in Christchurch, generating a total economic impact of $20.7m. SailGP CEO, Sir Russell Coutts, cited local authorities' fees, bureaucracy, and dolphin-related concerns as factors. ChristchurchNZ is exploring alternative solutions to host future SailGP events.
June 19, 2024
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