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Larry
Ellison
1944 –
Larry’s Ellison’s passion for sailing has led to technological advances and innovations in sailing that have trickled down for the rest of the sport. Beyond winning five Maxi World Championships on his 78-foot yacht, Sayonara, and winning the America’s Cup twice (2010, 2013), Larry has contributed to the development of sailing at the highest levels by creating pathways for younger sailors coming up through the sport. Beginning with the inclusion of the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup in San Francisco, to developing SailGP and the F50 as a new niche of the sport, he has had a profound impact on the sport of sailing in the United States. “I was passionate about sailing and the idea of sailing … the idyllic independence … traveling with the wind.” – Larry Ellison Accomplishments and Honors
• In the 1990’s, on 78-foot Sayonara, won 5 Maxi World Championships
• Oracle Team USA: following success racing Maxi yachts, Ellison founded BMW Oracle Racing to compete for the 2003 Louis Vuitton Cup. The BMW Oracle/Oracle USA team has owned several boats, including:
Preserving America’s Sailing Legacy
Engaging Sailing’s Next Generation
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