Live Coverage: Extreme Sailing Series Qingdao

Seven teams will compete in the 2017 Extreme Sailing Series™ second Act of the 2017 that starts April 28 in Qingdao, China. There will be live video streaming available on April 30 and May 1 as well as graphics provided by SAP analytics on April 25 to May 1.

The 3 hour live streaming programme, produced by Red Handed TV, includes fixed onboard cameras delivering the action from the water, shore side cameras, interviews from the race course and graphics delivered by SAP Sailing Analytics. The expert commentary team includes pro sailing commentators Niall Myant and Genny Tulloch.

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Friday 28 April:
SAP Sailing Analytics: 1345-1645 GMT+8

Saturday 29 April:
SAP Sailing Analytics: 1400-1700 GMT+8

Sunday 30 April:
Live Video: 1400-1700 GMT+8

SAP Sailing Analytics: 1400-1700 GMT+8

Monday 1 May:
Live Video: -1400-1700 GMT+8

SAP Sailing Analytics: 1400-1700 GMT+8

2017 Extreme Sailing Series™ calendar
March 8-11 – Muscat, Oman
April 28-May 1 – Qingdao, China
June 29-July 2 – Madeira Islands, Portugal
July 20-23 – Europe
August 10-13 – Hamburg, Germany
August 25-28 – Cardiff, UK
October 19-22 – San Diego, USA
Nov 30-Dec 3 – Los Cabos, Mexico

Background: The Extreme Sailing Series is in its eleventh season, with this year’s eight event tour travelling through Asia, Europe, and Australia. The platform used is the one design foiling GC32 catamaran, with the format highlighting ‘stadium’ short-course racing in front of the public.

Source: ESS