The world of SailGP, renowned for its cutting-edge F50 catamarans and blistering speeds, recently faced a significant challenge that underscored the intricate balance between high-performance engineering and athlete safety. The abrupt cancellation of the highly anticipated Rio SailGP event, slated for May 2025, sent ripples through the sailing community, drawing attention to a critical defect in some of the F50 wingsails and a series of concerning incidents.
Buying a soccer team in Europe is an extremely high risk investment. It is not like investing in an American franchise where positive returns are not only achievable, but are more likely than not. The English Premier League is a different story. The league is not structured in the same way as the American sports leagues. For instance, it does not have salary caps; and the worst three teams literally get kicked out of the league each season. There are gains to be made but there is also a huge downside risk. That said, with high risk comes high reward.
