SailGP

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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SailGP
  • Goodbye to Sir Ben - SailGP

    Episode 1

    A little montage with a few highs and lows of questionably the most successful skipper in sailing who retires from helming Team GBR. "It's been emotional!" to quote Vinnie Jones (Lockstock and Two Smoking Barrels). You haven’t heard the last of him… © F50 League LLC

    Video Producer: VR Sport Media

  • SailGP S4 - Abu Dhabi - Practice Day

    Episode 2

    Practice day and the F50s stay in the UAE - this time it's the capital and GBR's newbie helm said in the press conference "It's a snake pit out there for sure!".. © F50 League LLC

    Video Producer: VR Sport Media

  • SailGP S4 - Abu Dhabi - Day One

    Episode 3

    Well Slingsby's words yesterday may have been the inspiration the younger skippers needed! Spain with back to back wins and leaders of the board plus good seats to watch the post-racing entertainment 'Take That'! © F50 League LLC

    Video Producer: VR Sport Media

  • SailGP S4 - Abu Dhabi - Day Two

    Episode 4

    It was Day Two in Abu Dhabi and Spain was leading the F50 pack - could they stick in there to win the final or would experience prove it's worth? © F50 League LLC Video Producer: VR Sport Media

  • SailGP S4 - Practice Day - Sydney

    Episode 5

    Practice Day in Sydney and is it déjà vu with thunder storms looming? It didn't stop the banter in the press room and as Phil Robertson said "The breeze is coming…it's gonna be a ripper!" © F50 League LLC

    Video Producer: VR Sport Media

  • SailGP S4 - Sydney - Day One

    Episode 6

    First day racing on Sydney Harbour for the F50's and two Aussies in the top three overall with a Viking leading the show (currently). © F50 League LLC

    Video Producer: VR Sport Media

  • SailGP S4 - Sydney - Day Two

    Episode 7

    One Viking and two Aussies walk into a bar… Sydney Harbour and Shark Island gave the F50 visitors plenty to think about but we all know local knowledge is a powerful advantage! © F50 League LLC

    Video Producer: VR Sport Media

  • SailGP S4 - Christchurch - Practice Day

    Episode 8

    A little bit of 'foreplay' by Great Britain with Spain in practice gives Scott an eight point event penalty and Burling is back in front of his local Kiwi crowd - Christchurch is ready for Round 9 and expectations are high as always for a home win! © F50 League LLC

    Video Producer: VR Sport Media

  • SailGP S4 - Christchurch - Day One

    Episode 9

    It's Hector's Day - racing cancelled for the right reason as the locals (aka Hector the Dolphin) were cheering on the 'Black Foils'. Only 55 of these mammals are estimated to be in the world so they take priority for the obvious decision. © F50 League LLC

    Video Producer: VR Sport Media

  • SailGP S4 - Christchurch - Day Two

    Episode 10

    Day One was cancelled due to a Hector 'showing' support for their local Black Foils but that didn't dampen the Kiwi crowd in Christchurch. © F50 League LLC

    Video Producer: VR Sport Media

  • SailGP S4 Practice Day - Bermuda

    Episode 11

    The SailGP Crews got on their foils and visited the 'Great Sound' - for some of them it was like a second home after the America's Cup some years ago. Oh, different skipper but unfortunately same story!! © F50 League LLC

    Video Producer: VR Sport Media

  • SailGP S4 - Bermuda - Day One

    Episode 12

    Simply put the party's started in Bermuda! United States are out for Round Ten after the capsize incident in practice so it's nine F50s hitting the start line on Day One. © F50 League LLC

    Video Producer: VR Sport Media

  • SailGP S4 - Bermuda - Day Two

    Episode 13

    Final Day in Bermuda and plenty to admire from the youngsters and newbies in the F50 fleet (well some of them). Also, was Australia a victim of sculduggery or is it in Slingsby's imagination - Bermuda was a pirate island many years ago..? © F50 League LLC

    Video Producer: VR Sport Media

  • SailGP S4 - Halifax - Practice Day

    Episode 14

    Simply put, Tina's been getting in on the action with Phil… Practice day for all of the F50s in Halifax for the first regatta held in the capital of Nova Scotia, Canada.The pressure is on for Robertson to please the local crowd but it's another Kiwi that seems to be hitting the front. © F50 Leagu...

  • SailGP S4 - Halifax - Day One

    Episode 15

    Consistency is everything to get into the Final on Day Two and Great Britain's Giles Scott has plenty currently - it's a slim lead at the top but GBR is there in Halifax with the chasing pack panting at his heels.. © F50 League LLC

    Video Producer: VR Sport Media

  • SailGP S4 - Halifax - Day Two

    Episode 16

    Final Day in Halifax for the SailGP fleet and it was two very different stories for some.. © F50 League LLC

    Video Producer: VR Sport Media

  • SailGP S4 - New York - Practice Day

    Episode 17

    It's a BIG city with the Statue of Liberty looking down, with the Hudson River and the backdrop of Manhattan - a perfect location for the next round of Season 4 and a little practice.

    © F50 League LLC Video Producer: VR Sport Media

  • SailGP S4 - New York - Day One

    Episode 18

    The 'Big Apple' was home to the orchard of F50s on the Hudson River for the official first day of racing. It was testing conditions with light winds and strong tide…

    © F50 League LLC Video Producer: VR Sport Media

  • SailGP S4 - New York - Day Two

    Episode 19

    A Kiwi and his 'motley' crew descended on Manhattan… The 'All Black's' breed just kept charging and the other F50 bulls were still snorting and scraping their hooves - the clock is ticking!

    © F50 League LLC Video Producer: VR Sport Media

  • SailGP S4 - San Francisco - Practice Day

    Episode 20

    What a Season 4 Sai;lGP has proven to be - it's Leg 13 and will it be lucky for one team?

    © F50 League LLC Video Producer: VR Sport Media

  • SailGP S4 - San Francisco - Day One

    Episode 21

    New Zealand already have reserved their place in the Grand Final, Australia look like a 'shoe'in' but the last place is up for grabs...

    © F50 League LLC Video Producer: VR Sport Media

  • SailGP S4 - San Francisco - Day Two

    Episode 22

    It will be an uphill battle for some of the F50 teams and a ride down to the finish line for one. Who will it be to take the plaudits, trophy and cheque for Season 4 in San Francisco? It's Hero Time! © F50 League LLC Video Producer: VR Sport Media

  • SailGP S5 - Dubai

    Episode 23

    New teams, new crews and transfers galore so plenty to prove for many of the sailors in this new season. Brazil and Italy have joined the F50 fleet including the first female skipper, Martine Grael, the highly accomplished double Gold Olympic medalist and will certainly give the men a run for the...