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17/04/2025

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17/04/2025

Happy Easter to all our VRSport.tv viewers - Fair Winds and Following Seas wherever you may be! (If you need anything for the boat contact the VR Super Store via v-rigger.com too).

11/04/2025

AC38 NEWS - Pete Furling is no longer helming Emirates Team New Zealand for the AC38.
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Statement from Emirates Team New Zealand:

Emirates Team New Zealand and Peter Burling have today confirmed that they have agreed to part ways ahead of the 38th America’s Cup.

Emirates Team New Zealand CEO Grant Dalton said: “Pete has been a central figure who has grown incredibly within Emirates Team New Zealand since he joined 10 years ago.
We can all look back with great pride on what has been achieved, having enjoyed unprecedented success as a team with Pete at the helm,” continued Dalton.

“Winning the America’s Cup three times in a row was uncharted territory, but what has enabled winning in the past does not always equate to winning in the future, especially in much tighter America’s Cup cycles which require a dedicated and new approach for continued success”.

Peter Burling said: “While I won’t be continuing with Emirates Team New Zealand for the 38th America’s Cup, I want to take a moment to reflect on an amazing journey. Over the past decade, I’ve had the privilege of being part of something truly special - from intense battles to unforgettable victories, and friendships that extend well beyond sailing. I’m immensely proud of everything we’ve achieved together and grateful to everyone who has been part of this chapter”.
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Some of his achievements: Three-time winning helmsman of the America's Cup for Emirates Team New Zealand in 2017, 2021, and 2024, and a three-time Olympic medalist in the 49er class, of which 2016 was a gold medal together with Blair Tuke.

ETNZ must have someone in mind but we are scratching our heads....

10/04/2025

SailGP Rio (May 3-4) News - SailGP has cancelled next month’s Rio Sail Grand Prix after finding a potential defect in some wings from across the F50 fleet. The issue was discovered following extensive testing and analysis after the collapse of the Australia SailGP Team’s wing last month in San Francisco.

The cancellation ensures a full investigation and all necessary repairs can take place to get the 12 national teams back on the start line for New York in June and ahead of the rest of the season.

10/04/2025

INEOS Britannia announces withdrawal from 38th America's Cup - inevitable! Lets hope Sir Ben gets a backer in time that he can work with...

Well it wouldn't be the America's Cup without a bit of wrangling and lawyers getting involved… Two tribes go to war with two Knights of the Realm ready to do battle! Video Producer: VR Sport Media

29/03/2025

VRSportTV F2V - 1 MONTH FREE TO VIEW - Action packed weekend in San Francisco with Alcatraz watching the F50s racing hard in the Bay. © F50 League LLC

Action packed weekend in San Francisco with Alcatraz watching the F50s racing hard in the Bay. © F50 League LLC Video Producer: VR Sport Media

21/03/2025

VRSportTV F2V - 1 MONTH FREE TO VIEW - Expectations were high for Taylor Canfield and the USA Team to perform well on home waters but the 'Canucks' had something to say about it too! © F50 League LLC

Expectations were high for Taylor Canfield and the USA Team to perform well on home waters but the 'Canucks' had something to say about it too! © F50 League LLC Video Producer: VR Sport Media

13/03/2025

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19/02/2025

VRSportTV F2V - 1 MONTH FREE TO VIEW - It was going to be twelve F50s but USA dropped out leaving eleven leviathans on the harbour but that was busy enough… The old Brit versus Aussie rivalry was alive and kicking but would the old master dominate the young on home waters? © F50 League LLC

It was going to be twelve F50s but USA dropped out leaving eleven leviathans on the harbour but that was busy enough… The old Brit versus Aussie rivalry was alive and kicking but would the old master dominate the young on home waters? © F50 League LLC Video Producer: VR Sport Media

03/02/2025

VRSportTV F2V - Well it wouldn't be the America's Cup without a bit of wrangling and lawyers getting involved… Two tribes go to war with two Knights of the Realm ready to do battle! © AC37 Event Ltd

Well it wouldn't be the America's Cup without a bit of wrangling and lawyers getting involved… Two tribes go to war with two Knights of the Realm ready to do battle! Video Producer: VR Sport Media

31/01/2025

VRsportTV F2V - 1 MONTH FREE TO VIEW - Around the world in 80 days from some but for some of the intrepid sailors it was much less. Thirteen have finished and plenty more to come in the next few days. Footage ©Vendée Globe

Around the world in 80 days from some but for some of the intrepid sailors it was much less. Thirteen have finished and plenty more to come in the next few days. Footage ©Vendée Globe Video Producer: VR Sport Media

29/01/2025

VRSportTV F2V - 1 MONTH FREE TO VIEW - The 'Black Foil' fans were out in force and there was plenty of discussions on the jetty about the new T-foils. Action packed weekend and the classic rivally between the Green & Gold vs All-Blacks! © F50 League LLC Video Producer: VR Sport Media © F50 League LLC

The 'Black Foil' fans were out in force and there was plenty of discussions on the jetty about the new T-foils. Action packed weekend and the classic rivally between the Green & Gold vs All-Blacks! © F50 League LLC Video Producer: VR Sport Media

22/01/2025

We keep getting kindly asked who Is VR - so here's what it's all about.. Plenty of action over the years at VR with the chandlery and media businesses alongside a little help with aspiring sailors. Thank you to our customers and viewers.

Who Is VR? Plenty of action over the years at VR with the chandlery and media businesses alongside a little help with aspiring sailors. Thank you to our customers and viewers. Video Producer: VR Sport Media

15/01/2025

VRsportTV F2V - 1 MONTH FREE TO VIEW - Dalin and Richomme both smash the Vendée Globe record arriving safely home with a heroes' welcome and well deserved! Footage ©Vendée Globe Footage ©Vendée Globe

Dalin and Richomme both smash the Vendée Globe record arriving safely home with a heroes' welcome and well deserved! Footage ©Vendée Globe Video Producer: VR Sport Media

14/01/2025

Dalin smashes the Vendée Globe record! More to follow... Footage ©Vendée Globe Video Producer: VR Sport Media

Dalin smashes the Vendée Globe record! More to follow... Footage ©Vendée Globe Video Producer: VR Sport Media

10/01/2025

VRsportTV F2V - 1 MONTH FREE TO VIEW - It is just 1,500nm to go for Dalin but it's not over until you cross the line…Richomme is only 190nm behind in second place - a race definitely to the finish!! Footage ©Vendée Globe

It is just 1,500nm to go for Dalin but it's not over until you cross the line…Richomme is only 190nm behind in second place - a race definitely to the finish!! Footage ©Vendée Globe Video Producer: VR Sport Media

03/01/2025

VRsportTV F2V - 1 MONTH FREE TO VIEW - Charlie Dalin creeps into the lead by 63nm ahead of Yoann Richomme just below the Equator. But you can never say never until you cross the finishing line... Footage ©Vendée Globe

Charlie Dalin creeps into the lead by 63nm ahead of Yoann Richomme just below the Equator. But you can never say never until you cross the finishing line… Footage ©Vendée Globe Video Producer: VR Sport Media