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Podcast: Weekend Sport with Jason Pine
Episode: Sir Russell Coutts: SailGP CEO on the upcoming season, potential future events in Auckland
Description: Auckland could become one of the cornerstones of the SailGP calendar, with the league discussing a six-year agreement to run events in the City of Sails. The global foiling league made its debut in Auckland in January, with bumper crowds turning out to enjoy the action on the Waitematā Harbour. It’s a sight Sir Russell Coutts hopes to see more of in years to come. “One of the things we’re trying to do with SailGP is make it an annual event, and I know the authorities in New Zealand are interested as well, s...