Excellent TV: On the Money

[Update 11:00 Wednesday -- One of the links below to the three segments was not correct; it has now been fixed. Tip of the hat to Pierre Orphanidis of Valencia Sailing for letting us know.]


The three-part CNBC series on the America's Cup we drew your attention to last week has now aired in the USA and around the world as part of CNBC's "On the Money" program. All three were excellent shows and are available to watch online (below).

We are reliably informed that credit for the instigation of this CNBC reportage belongs with Kimberly Jones, wife of regatta director Dyer Jones (USA). After Kim opened the door and convinced CNBC's Dylan Ratigan and his producers to come to Valencia during Act 12, BMW ORACLE's Jane Eagleson met with them in New York during the Rockefeller Center exhibition to help pave the way. Our congrats and appreciation to them both.

Below are links to the three segments which include videos and a rough transcript of the audio tracks. Each of the three segments was about six minutes for a total of 18-minutes of prime-time AC coverage in the USA, to say nothing of the extensive reach CNBC now has around the word via satellite and cable....

July 26: Big boats, big money vie for the America's Cup

July 27: America's Cup backers seek wider following

July 28: America's Cup sailors are a special breed

The final segment was especially good ink for Shosholoza, but reflects well on all the teams as well as the Cup in general. Here's the lead from the final segment:

VALENCIA, Spain - This vibrant city is known for its Mediterranean beaches, quaint street cafes, and the famed festival of San Juan that draws 80,000 people. It’s also a city in transition.

The fish markets that once ringed the harbor have given way to America’s Cup clubhouses. Each with VIP hosting lounges, pressrooms and workout facilities, where the best in sailing ready themselves for fierce competition.

“Everyone determined to take up sailing professionally want to be in the America’s Cup. It’s the game in town," said Seahorse Magazine Editor, Andrew Hurst....