James Spithill
Keynote Speaker: America's Cup Winner, Most AC Race Wins Record Holder, SailGP Team USA CEO
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James Spithill Biography
James 'Jimmy' Spithill grew up on the water in Elvina Bay, Australia, with no road access. The only way to get to school or the mainland was by boat. He started windsurfing at the age of 5, and when he was 9, his father found an old abandoned wooden 2-person dinghy which they restored. Using this boat, he won the first race he entered at age 10, together with his younger sister Katie. He then moved on to dinghies and skiffs.
At 19, Spithill became the youngest America’s Cup skipper helming Young Australia 2000. At 30 years old, he became the youngest skipper to ever win the America’s Cup on board the 90 foot trimaran USA17, and in 2013, his Oracle Team USA team successfully defended the Cup by defeating Emirates Team New Zealand 9-8 after coming back from 8-1, in what has been described as the greatest comeback in international sport. He won back-to-back Nations Cup titles in 2003 and 2004 and finished second in the 2003 Match Race World Championship before winning it in 2005.
Spithill spent many years on the Match racing circuit and One design fleet racing and won multiple World Championships in both disciplines. His first Sydney-Hobart was the infamous 1998 Race on Ragamuffin, and following a few more attempts, he won the line honours on board Comanche in 2017, setting a race record at the same time. He has been recognized with awards like the ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year and has been named Australian Male Sailor of the Year multiple times.
During the 35th edition of the America´s Cup, he skippered and helmed the Oracle Team USA boat to win the Louis Vuitton Qualifiers. He joined Luna Rossa Challenge team for his 7th America´s Cup campaign as Helmsman, winning the Prada Cup, but they were beaten by Team New Zealand 7-3.
He now holds the record for Most AC Race Wins as a Skipper. He is the CEO and driver for SailGP Team USA, currently holding the 2nd position on the leader board for Season 2. When not training with the team, Spithill takes a keen interest in flying (he has flown with the Blue Angels, the Red Bull Flying Bulls, and holds his Private Pilot’s License). He is also an accomplished amateur boxer and has completed two Molokai to Oahu SUP crossings.
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James Spithill is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Athlete, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Sports, Extreme Sports, Leadership, Sports Motivation and Peak Performance.
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James Spithill is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Athlete, Teamwork & Teambuilding and Sports. The estimated speaking fee range to book James Spithill for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. James Spithill generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Neal Petersen, Jordan Romero and Robert Ballard. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling James Spithill for an upcoming event.
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Oracle's Skipper Shows No Fear in Defending Cup - NYTimes.com
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How much does it cost to book James Spithill for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for James Spithill, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book James Spithill are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire James Spithill, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does James Spithill speak about?
James Spithill is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Athlete, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Sports, Extreme Sports, Leadership, Sports Motivation and Peak Performance. -
Where does James Spithill travel from?
James Spithill generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for James Spithill?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like James Spithill for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book James Spithill for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host James Spithill or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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