The fastest sailboats in the world set against the iconic backdrop of Sydney Harbour made for an unforgettable inaugural SailGP event. Plus a fairytale ending to the weekend as Australia SailGP Team pulled off a decisive win on home waters with Australian fans lining the harbor. SailGP video above published Feb 16, 2019.
Aussie Pro Surfer Sally Fitzgibbons at Sydney SailGP
Australian pro surfer Sally Fitzgibbon at day 1 of Sydney SailGP, taking in all the action from the water. Naturally she was cheering for home team Australia SailGP Team led by Tom Slingsby. SailGP video above published Feb 15, 2019.
SailGP Preview | Sydney, Australia
An introduction to SailGP, which kicks off with its first event in Sydney, Australia--World Sailing TV video above published Feb 14, 2019.
About SailGP: On 03 October, 2018 SailGP set out to redefine sailing with the launch of its new global racing league: five grands prix featuring six national teams on identical wingsailed F50s – the world’s fastest, most technologically advanced catamarans. Spearheaded by Larry Ellison and Sir Russell Coutts, in season one, SailGP will bring electrifying inshore racing to fans in Sydney; San Francisco; New York; Cowes, U.K.; and Marseille, France, as world-class crews compete for the championship trophy and a $1 million purse.
Making of the F50: Launch
SailGP video above published Jan 21, 2019: A look inside the final stage of making the supercharged F50s: assembly and launch. The launch of the first F50 in Marsden Point, NZ, in October 2018 was the culmination of months of tireless work by SailGP designers, boat builders and shore crew.
The SailGP Teams:
- Great Britain SailGP Team
- United States SailGP Team
- Australia SailGP Team
- France SailGP Team
- China SailGP Team
- Japan SailGP Team
SailGP Race Calendar 2019
- Sydney Australia 15 - 16 February 2019
- San Francisco USA 4 - 5 May 2019
- New York USA 21 - 22 June 2019
- Cowes UK 10 - 11 August 2019
- Marseille France 20 - 22 September 2019
