Sailing’s Formula 1 provides economic boost to Cardiff

Next month, the fifth round of the Extreme Sailing Series is coming to Cardiff Bay. This is an international event, constituting sailing’s version of Formula 1. Exceptionally fast catamarans, sailed by some of the best racers in the world will compete in close proximity to the centre of cities and harbours, with view-points for vast numbers of spectators.
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Portsmouth’s Americas Cup Boost

IMGP7535Following a boost of virtually £9m via mainly central government funding, with additions from Portsmouth City Council, the planning approval for the new base for Sir Ben Ainslie’s Americas Cup Challenge is to be sited on the old camber dock site at Portsmouth…
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