SailGP
7 Seasons
SailGP is an international sailing competition using high performance F50 foiling catamarans. The F50 boats used in the competition are one design boats maintained and operated by SailGP. Technical information is also shared between teams, which includes large amounts of data collected using Oracle systems.
The final race of the season is a match race between the two highest scoring crews over the season with the winner earning a US $1 million prize. The circuit has been funded for 5 years to allow the competition to become self sustaining.
The competition was founded by Larry Ellison, founder of Oracle and champion yachtsman Sir Russell Coutts.
The inaugural competition was in 2019 with 6 teams competing from Australia, China, France, Great Britain, Japan and the United States of America. The competition consisted of a circuit of five race meets in Sydney, San Francisco, New York, Cowes and Marseille France.
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25:18Episode 1
SailGP S4 - Cádiz - Day One & Two
Episode 1
The Spanish are reknowned for bull fighting and matadors - let battle commence in this 'topsy-turvy' extended chapter in Season 4! © F50 League LLC
Video Producer: VR Sport Media
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16:45Episode 2
SailGP S4 - Dubai - Practice Day
Episode 2
Dubai welcomes back the SailGP 'global roadshow' with classic banter in the press room with the 'Jimmy Show'.. © F50 League LLC
Video Producer: VR Sport Media
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15:12Episode 3
SailGP S4 - Dubai - Day One
Episode 3
Dubai celebrated the first day of racing with 'champagne' conditions and three races with three different winners. © F50 League LLC Video Producer: VR Sport Media
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18:47Episode 4
SailGP S4 - Dubai - Day Two
Episode 4
Plenty of action and barging to get a place in the Final including a lunge or two at the start and finish with a very close finale to close off the regatta! © F50 League LLC
Video Producer: VR Sport Media