Jun 16, 20 bmw oracle racing owner larry ellison kissing the americas cup trophy after winning the 33rd edition of the sailing classic against alinghi in valencia, spain, on sunday, feb. Julian guthrie details the partnership between larry ellison, billionaire ceo of oracle corporation, and bluecollar mechanic norbert bajurin, offering a glimpse into their runs for the americas cup and the design. Oracles larry ellison conquered sailing, tennis is next. Ellison will have his hands full defending the americas cup which team oracle won here in 20 in. A new world sailing series called sailgp, set up by former americas cup holders larry ellison and sir russell coutts and using the foiling 50ft catamarans from the last americas cup in bermuda, was launched in london on wednesday night. Its a detailed depiction of the story of ellison and oracle, and provides some interesting insights into the history of. At oracle openworld, oracle chairman and cto larry ellison ellison called out rival, hammered on the rising importance of information security, and shared business lessons.
This is a good and enjoyable book that describes how larry ellison the billionaire head of oracle campaigned to win the americas cup, with failures in 2003 and 2007 culminating with a win in 2010. Larry ellison convinced that the future in high tech depends on consolidation, oracles founder refused to give up on a peoplesoft takeover, no matter what the obstacles. How larry ellison and a car mechanic teamed up to win sailing s greatest race, the americas cup, twice 2nd ed. In 2000, larry ellison, cofounder and billionaire ceo of oracle corporation, decided to run for the coveted prize and found an unlikely partner in norbert bajurin, a car radiator mechanic who had recently been named commodore of the blue. How larry ellison and a car mechanic teamed up to win sailings. His yachts include izanami, katana, rising sun and musashi. A french race boat is tested on sydney harbor by a crew of members from several. Oct 03, 2007 while paul allen and larry ellison were busy duking it out, metaphorically speaking, over whose yachts are bigger, the worlds largest yacht quietly took its place on the throne over in dubai. Larry ellison, founder and chief executive officer of oracle, answers questions about his companys plans for a network computer, while sitting between marc andreesen, cofounder of netscape. Jul 09, 20 in julian guthries riveting new book about larry ellisons quest for the americas cup, readers are treated to not only a gripping tale of worldclass competition and strategic gamesmanship.
But in his pursuit of perfection, the wind god went too farhis americas cup racing team just got penalized for cheating. How larry ellison and a car mechanic teamed up to win sailing s greatest race, the americas cup, twice kindle edition by julian guthrie author visit amazons julian guthrie page. Larry ellison and a car mechanic teamed up to win sailings greatest race. Larry ellison, cofounder of the worlds secondlargest software company, is silicon valleys most notorious playboy and a. Jun 09, 20 bmw oracle racing owner larry ellison kissing the americas cup trophy after winning the 33rd edition of the sailing classic against alinghi in valencia, spain, on sunday, feb. How larry ellison and a car mechanic teamed up to win sailings greatest race, the americas cup by julian guthrie the americas cup, first awarded in 1851, is the oldest trophy in international sports, and one of the most hotly contested.
Bruce knecht is an adventure and thrilling story that will keep you on the end of the proving ground by g. Lawrence joseph ellison born august 17, 1944 is an american businessman, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who is a cofounder and the executive chairman and chief technology officer cto of oracle corporation. Why larry ellison is good for sailing published on april 30th, 2014 its popular to state how sailing needs to appeal to grass roots, and squash the elitist stigma. Sleek, white, and beautiful, sayonara sailed toward the southern ocean, a stretch of sea that circles antarctica and is home to the worlds most treacherous waves. According to ellison he sold the rising sun and bought the smaller musashi because it is more suited to his needs. By contrast, sailors in the 20 cup will be glintyeyed professionals. The americas cup, first awarded in 1851, is the oldest trophy in international sports, and one of the most hotly contested. Oracle founder and island owner larry ellison had a vision for yacht racing.
Larry ellisons private americas cup party san francisco. I had a boat at the lake geneva yacht club in wisconsin for five years, a cabin. A band of renegades, an epic race, and the birth of private spaceflight. In 2000, larry ellison, cofounder and billionaire ceo of oracle corporation. Dec 21, 2015 this is all kind of surreal, larry ellison once told me over lunch. Oracle ceo larry ellison teamed up with a radiator repairman to win the. May 09, 20 oracle ceo larry ellison threw a big party on san franciscos waterfront wednesday night to celebrate a new documentary produced by his son and a book by a local author about his successful. Larry ellison and a car mechanic teamed up to win sailings greatest race, the. How larry ellison and a car mechanic teamed up to win sailing s greatest race, the americas cup, twice, was published in 2014 to cover the successful defense of the americas cup in 20.
American billionaire larry ellison set to announce. Larry ellisons new sailgp sailing league set to hit the. A sailor himself, knecht raced across the atlantic in 2005 on the yacht that broke the 100yearold transatlantic race record. How larry ellison and a car mechanic teamed up to win sailings greatest race, the americas cup, twice. Michael bradleygetty ellison enrolled at a sailing course taught at the university of california shortly after he moved to the state. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Larry ellison who was a wealthy business man dropped everything to become a sailor. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. In 2000, larry ellison, cofounder and billionaire ceo of oracle corporation, decided to run for the coveted prize and found an unlikely partner in norbert bajurin, a car radiator mechanic who had recently been named. That the sailor, larry ellison, is one of our contemporary captains of industry, the swashbuckling billionaire of the title only heightens the drama. Larry ellison cofounded software firm oracle in 1977 to tap into the growing need for customer relationship management databases.
The oracle team usa boat foiling during the louis vuitton americas cup event in new york harbor today credit. Surely the most comprehensive book ever written about an americas cup. Win a copy of the billionaire and the mechanic, the story of larry ellison and oracle. In 2000, larry ellison, cofounder and billionaire ceo of oracle corporation, decided to run for the prize and found an unlikely partner in norbert bajurin, a car mechanic and commodore of the bluecollar golden gate yacht club. Book giveaway for the billionaire and the mechanic.
How larry ellison and a car mechanic teamed up to win sailing s greatest race, the americas cup. How larry ellison and a car mechanic teamed up to win sailing s greatest race, the americas cup, twice guthrie, julian on. In 2012 larry purchased 98% of the island of lanai for a reported usd 500 million. The book the difference between god and larry ellison is a fascinating tale of how the ruthlessly flamboyant entrepreneur turned oracle into a silicon valley toast.
A s larry ellison sits in one of several idyllic bubbles he has created for himself, a lush 249acre estate in rancho mirage, california, the playground of the. Hardcover 52120 mp3 cd 982015 compact disc 3112014 compact disc 3112014 mp3 cd 3112014. The book appeared on the new york times best sellers list. The nook book ebook of the the billionaire and the mechanic. My knowledge of sailing and larry ellison were zip before i read this book. After he had a bout of pneumonia at the age of nine months, she sent him to chicago to. Ellisons dream is scariest racing yacht yet youtube.
Americas cup will return to monohulls in 2021 the new. The billionaire and the mechanic succeeds as a lively primer, history, and uptodate soap opera, full of local color, leading up to the americas cup races in san francisco bay. Aug 02, 2017 in researching my book the billionaire and the mechanic. Larry ellison, at the wheel of his eightytwofoot, twentyfiveton maxi yacht, was doing over twenty knots downwind.
Larry ellison owns and has owned several luxury yachts. Larry ellison was a major character in that book as well and it explains how his experience in the race led to his pursuit of the americas cup. Why larry ellison is good for sailing scuttlebutt sailing news. How larry ellison and a car mechanic teamed up to win sailing s greatest race, the americas cup, twice. Ellison was seasick for the second time in his life, he said, and vomited more times than. Larry ellison girlfriend, net worth, yacht, wiki, wives. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that.
He enjoys sailing to exotic destinations across the world, many of which a colossal ship like the rising sun. Ceo and sailing enthusiast larry ellison explained his decision to move the americas cup to the san. The mechanic is norbert bajurin who, as commodore of the golden gate yacht club, provided the club required to mount a challenge. May 06, 2005 larry ellison convinced that the future in high tech depends on consolidation, oracles founder refused to give up on a peoplesoft takeover, no matter what the obstacles. In 2000, larry ellison, cofounder and billionaire ceo of oracle corporation, decided to run for the coveted prize and found an unlikely partner in norbert bajurin. The billionaire and the mechanic is a bestselling nonfiction book by julian guthrie about oracle team usas quest to win the americas cup, the oldest trophy in sport. Jun 04, 2015 what larry is making is amazingfor me, indian wells is the best two weeks of the year. As of october 2019, he was listed by forbes magazine as the fourthwealthiest person in the united states and as the sixthwealthiest. He is now known as one of the best yacht sailors of his time. How larry ellison and a car mechanic teamed up to win sailing s greatest race. An updated edition, the billionaire and the mechanic. God doesnt think hes larry ellison by mike wilson 1.
Currently, ellison owns the musashi, an 88 metre yacht built by feadship. The life and rise of billionaire oracle founder larry ellison. So, this is not a top eight sailing books, its just eight great sailing books. Larry ellison and his new crew find themselves in the eye of a hurricane during the 1998 sydney to hobart race. In 2000, larry ellison, cofounder and billionaire ceo of oracle corporation, decided to run for the prize and found an unlikely partner in norbert bajurin, a car mechanic and commodore of the. Sports international sports larry ellison s new sailgp sailing league set to hit the water. How larry ellison and a car mechanic teamed up to win sailings greatest. The sailing world is swirling with rumours that american billionaire larry ellison is poised to announce a world series of sailing event. Luxury super yacht rising sun owned by larry ellison and david geffen anchored off myrtos beach on island of kefalonia greece gr new york, usa.
If bill gates is the tech worlds nerd king, ellison is its warren beatty. May 21, 2001 larry ellison and his new crew find themselves in the eye of a hurricane during the 1998 sydney to hobart race. Espn s leslie demeuse talks with oracle racing s larry ellison. A forbes best book of the year the americas cup, first awarded in 1851, is the oldest trophy in international sports, and one of the most hotly contested. He gave up the oracle ceo role in 2014 but still serves as. The billionaire and the mechanic succeeds as a lively primer, history, and uptodate soap opera, full of local color, leading up to. That competition will be a very different americas cup than the last three, which all involved multihull yachts and featured larry ellison, the american software mogul, setting the agenda by. In julian guthries riveting new book about larry ellison s quest for the americas cup, readers are treated to not only a gripping tale of worldclass competition and strategic gamesmanship.
How larry ellison and a car mechanic teamed up to win sailings greatest race, the americas cup, i had the opportunity to meet with larry regularly at his home in woodside, california, where we talked about everything from his dedication to oracle to his love of sailing. In the fledgling sailgp league, spearheaded by oracle founder larry ellison and yacht racing legend russell coutts, not only are the teams catamarans identical. The billionaire in question is larry ellison, founder and chairman of oracle. Larry ellison inside his amazing yachts his houses and. If you feel like we left a good one off the list then share your favorites in the comments the criteria is that the book is about a particular voyage or sailing adventure. Oracle cofounder larry ellison owns a 288foot yacht named musashi that he acquired in 20. How larry ellison and a car mechanic teamed up to win sailings greatest race. The clippers were eventually purchased by microsoft ceo steve ballmer. Ellison s crew emerged from the storm whole but battered. Larry ellison, in full lawrence joseph ellison, born august 17, 1944, new york city, new york, u.