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Mike Buckley – Co-Owner & CEO of the United States SailGP Team – shares his excitement around the sport of sailing and the upcoming New York Sail Grand Prix.

As both an executive and a champion sailor himself, Mike has a unique perspective not shared by many other owners of professional teams.

His fellow investors in the U.S. team include include boxer Deontay Wilder; NFL players DeAndre Hopkins, Malik Jackson, and Roquan Smith, actress Issa Rae, and many other big names.

Details:

1:30 – Mike’s experience with sailing

6:30 – The growth of SailGP

8:50 – SailGP’s Climate Positive status

11:00 – The U.S. team

14:25 – The NYC race

17:25 – Rapid Fire Questions

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