Sir Russell Coutts, CEO Sail GP and Canadian Entry CEO Headline SailGP Talk Hosted by RCYC

Mar 30, 2022

Everyone interested is invited to hear about SailGP Season 3 from Sir Russell Coutts, CEO, SailGP; Canada SailGP Team CEO, Jean-Sébastien Chénier Proteau; and Tyler Bjorn, Head of Development & Purpose on Wednesday April 6, 1700 – 2000 hrs.

The program will include an introduction to SailGP by Sir Russell Coutts – aim of the league, athletes, boats, technology, teams, purpose + impact followed by an intro to Canada SailGP Team by Jean-Sebastien Proteau, the team’s CEO, including the aim of the team, ownership, athletes, purpose, boat update and a Canada event update.

Following the presentations there will be an opportunity for Q+A.

https://rcyc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtdu2qrD0jGt38Xw0ozhikTHPt6SeosgpE

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