Welcome to the Yacht Business podcast – I’m your host, David Fuller.
In this episode, we take a look at the first ever SailGP event in Dubai, the fan experience, the challenges of running an event in a new market and a new environment and we talk to Tod Reynolds, director of Web3 strategy for SailGP. about the DAO based team owned by fans.

• SailGP is an ambitious project. The latest attempt to create a global, professional sailing league with a consistent calendar that attracts sailors, partners and fans alike. As the name suggests, SailGP is modelled on Formula 1 – perhaps even trying to compete with the motorsport series for sponsors and fans.
  
  
• We spoke with a local Abu Dhabi sailor about the Inspire program.
  
  
• Dubai is a tough market for live events. Residents are spoilt for choice when it comes to entertainment options – and sailing – which is niche in almost every country – is even more so in the Emirate. It’s rare to see a mast at the annual Dubai boat show among the superyachts and the large traditional show racing scene is confined to locals.
  
  
• Here’s what TeamGB skipper Ben Ainslie said about the course…
  
  
• But the teams had prepared for the heat… right? The organisers weren’t the only ones who weren’t quite ready for the weather, but some teams did better than others. Australian skipper Tom Slingsby underestimated the heat…
  
  
• TeamUSA’s Jimmy Spithill had help from his sponsors – Red Bull
  
  
• 08:23 – One way you might be able to get yourself into the Addrenalin lounge, is by owning a piece of the new Bermuda and Caribbean team via a DAO on Near. We talked to Tod Reynolds – Director of Web3 Strategy for SailGP about the concept.
  
  
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