Counting the Cost host Kamahl Santamaria travelled to Kiel in Germany for 'Kieler Woche' – the biggest sailing regatta in the world. Not only was it a spectacular event, it was a huge convergence of sport and technology.<br /><br />Sailing Team Germany has brought German corporate giants Audi and SAP on board to assist with its training programme for London 2012. Kamahl spent the day with SAP co-CEO Jim Snabe, talking to him about how SAP is offering the German sailors real technology rather than just sponsorship money.<br /><br />They also held a lengthy discussion about the state of the German and eurozone economy, and why Germany has managed to survive the crisis better than others. A 20-year veteran of SAP, Snabe spoke of the need for innovation and apprenticeships to keep employment chances alive for young Germans.
