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Straits Times
08-06-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Spain triumph in New York for consecutive SailGP victories
Sailing - SailGP - New York Sail Grand Prix - New York, United States - June 7, 2025 Spain SailGP F50 team driven by Diego Botin leads the SailGP Fleet of F50 catamarans toward the New York City skyline and One World Trade Centre during the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix Samo Vidic/SailGP/Handout via REUTERS Sailing - SailGP - New York Sail Grand Prix - New York, United States - June 8, 2025 Team Spain in action before winning the final REUTERS/Kylie Cooper Sailing - SailGP - New York Sail Grand Prix - New York, United States - June 8, 2025 Team Spain and New Zealand in action during the final REUTERS/Kylie Cooper Sailing - SailGP - New York Sail Grand Prix - New York, United States - June 8, 2025 Team Spain celebrate after crossing the finish line to win the final REUTERS/Kylie Cooper NEW YORK - Reigning champions Spain put in a battling performance on the second day of the sixth round of SailGP on Sunday, beating New Zealand and France in the final race in New York to clinch consecutive wins as the season reached the halfway point. Coming off their season's first victory in San Francisco in March, Diego Botin's team went five points clear into day two and overcame a slump in race five to make the top three. With shifting winds in the shadows of the Statue of Liberty, Spain took control of the showdown on the Hudson River with an impeccable start, arriving three seconds ahead of New Zealand at gate two and three, and held their lead to clinch the victory. Peter Burling's New Zealand, winners in New York last year, lost more distance in the final stages and reached the finish line 43 seconds behind the Spaniards. The win saw Spain move up two places in the championship table on 46 points as they moved above three-times champions Australia, who finished fifth in New York, by one point. But it was not all smooth sailing for Spain on the event's final day. They started off well with a second-place finish in the day's opening race four, 16 seconds behind Martine Grael's Brazil, who won their first-ever fleet race at SailGP since joining the league at the beginning of the season. The Brazilians, who sat fifth after day one, were hopeful of a top-three finish, and were well positioned for just that when they finished fourth in the next race. A tricky race five, meanwhile, did a lot of damage to Spain, who were 11th and dropped from top spot to fourth in the event standings. Botin's crew earned a penalty in the decisive race six but made massive gains and got ahead of Brazil on the second-to-last leg to secure a spot in the event final. Australia held onto their early lead to win the sixth race, grabbing their second victory of the event after they came out on top in the second race on Saturday. France, who sailed very consistently on both days, put in a flawless performance to pick up a win in race five. The season next moves to Europe, first returning to Britain as the fleet races in Portsmouth from July 19-20 before heading to Germany in August for the very first time. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Straits Times
07-06-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Spain take lead on day one of SailGP in New York
Sailing - SailGP - Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix - New York, United States - June 6, 2025 Germany SailGP Team presented by Deutsche Bank helmed by Erik Heil lead BONDS Flying Roos SailGP Team helmed by Tom Slingsby, France SailGP Team helmed by Quentin Delapierre and Red Bull Italy SailGP Team helmed by Ruggero Tita as they pass the One World Trade Centre and New York City skyline during a practice session ahead of the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix Ricardo Pinto/SailGP/Handout via REUTERS Sailing - SailGP - Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix - New York, United States - June 6, 2025 New Zealand SailGP Team and France SailGP pass by the Statue of Liberty during a session ahead of the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix Jason Ludlow/SailGP/Handout via REUTERS Sailing - SailGP - Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix - New York, United States - June 6, 2025 USA SailGP Team helmed by Taylor Canfield, BONDS Flying Roos SailGP Team helmed by Tom Slingsby and Germany SailGP Team presented by Deutsche Bank helmed by Erik Heil in action during a practice session ahead of the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix Ricardo Pinto/SailGP/Handout via REUTERS Sailing - SailGP - Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix - New York, United States - June 6, 2025 Spain SailGP Team helmed by Diego Botin, Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team helmed by Dylan Fletcher, Mubadala Brazil SailGP Team helmed by Martine Grael, USA SailGP Team helmed by Taylor Canfield and Germany SailGP Team presented by Deutsche Bank helmed by Erik Heil sail past the One World Trade Centre and New York City skyline during a practice session ahead of the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix Ricardo Pinto/SailGP/Handout via REUTERS Spain take lead on day one of SailGP in New York NEW YORK - Spain took the lead on day one of the sixth round of the SailGP season on Saturday, picking up the win in the opening race in New York as Diego Botin's team are well positioned for consecutive victories. Defending series champions Spain, who won the San Francisco event in March, made it look easy despite light winds and strong tides as they took the first win of the day. Competing against one of the most famous skylines in the world on the iconic Hudson River, they sailed away from the fleet and led at mark one before sealing a 14-second lead over second New Zealand on the finish line. After a brilliant opening performance, Spain were off to a turbulent start in the second race but finished fourth, moving up from their last 12th position at the start line. They started at the back once again in the third and last fleet race of the day but moved themselves up into the third to lead overnight on 25 points before day two of the event on Sunday. Spain, led by Olympic champion driver Botin, are five points ahead of second-placed Denmark and France in third. Australia and Brazil were going head to head in the second race before Tom Slingsby's team, now rebranded as the BONDS Flying Roos after new celebrity co-owners Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds were announced on Thursday, took the win. New Zealand, winners in New York last year, won the third race but 11th spot in the second saw them finish fourth for the day. The race was brought forward due to a storm forecast later in the day, and started two and a half hours earlier than originally scheduled. The global racing championship is back into action after a wingsail defect forced a brief hiatus with the cancellation of May's Rio event. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Reuters
01-05-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Apres-ski to hits the high seas: La Folie Douce heads to Portsmouth
Summary Companies La Folie Douce brings apres-ski vibe to Portsmouth's Sail Grand Prix SailGP partners with La Folie Douce and chef Ollie Dabbous 20,000 spectators expected for high-speed F50 catamaran races PORTSMOUTH, England, May 1 (Reuters) - - Champagne sprays and DJ decks will trade mountain peaks for ocean spray this summer as apres-ski pioneers La Folie Douce bring their high-altitude hedonism to Britain's premier sailing spectacle. SailGP, taking place in Portsmouth on July 19–20, will mark its return to British shores with a new waterfront lounge where the party atmosphere of the French Alps meets high-octane sailing just metres from shore, organisers said on Thursday. 'SailGP is thrilled to team up with world-class hospitality brands such as La Folie Douce and celebrated chef Ollie Dabbous,' said SailGP Chief Marketing Officer Leah Davis. 'It promises to be an unforgettable apres-sail experience that fans will not want to miss.' Founded in Val d'Isere in 1974 by Luc Reversade, La Folie Douce has expanded to eight locations across prestigious French ski resorts including Courchevel, Meribel and Val Thorens, becoming the definitive high-altitude party destination combining gourmet dining with theatrical performances and DJ sets. Some 20,000 spectators are expected at SailGP's first appearance on British shores in three years, where they will witness 12 national teams racing F50 catamarans at speeds exceeding 100 km/h.
Perth Now
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Popular Perth beach to host Sail Grand Prix for first time
Luring the Sail Grand Prix championship west for the first time will give West Australians a once in 40-year chance to rekindle a nostalgic love affair with sailing off Fremantle, according to Americas Cup legend John Longley. The annual championship takes place in major cities across the world including New York and Saint-Tropez and for the next three years, Fremantle as well. 'We are absolutely delighted, I honestly don't think Perth and Fremantle will realise how huge this event is until they see it next year,' Mr Longley told PerthNow. Your local paper, whenever you want it. 'This is a major event and a huge number of eyeballs watch these events, it is going to be fantastic for Fremantle and for Perth. 'It is easily comparable with the Formula One, it will be like the America's Cup revisited.' Called the PerthSail Grand Prix, the new Australian leg will take place over two days with a minimum of three 15-minute races per day and a showdown between the three highest-scoring teams. It is expected SailGP will attract thousands of overseas tourists to WA next January. Spectators will be able to watch the event from a purpose-built grandstand. Australia II crew members John Longley and Skip Lissiman in Fremantle. Credit: Jackson Flindell / The West Australian The event will also return to WA in 2027 and 2028 as part of a three-year deal. SailGP is one of the world's most fast-paced and prestigious sailing events, featuring 50-foot catamarans raced by teams from 12 nations close to the shoreline and at speeds of more than 100km/h. Fremantle mayor Hannah Fitzhardinge heaped praise on Mr Longley, a veteran of five campaigns for the America's Cup including Australia II's breakthrough victory in 1983, and another local legend from the victorious 1983 crew Skip Lissiman, who through the Warren Jones Foundation had lobbied hard for Fremantle's inclusion. 'Fremantle is known around the world as a brilliant sailing destination and sailing is a sport that's close to our hearts,' she said. 'This is an exciting opportunity for the people of Perth to experience world-class, adrenalin-fuelled racing on water. The speeds at which these boats go is mind-blowing. 'We saw the huge crowds that flocked to Sydney Harbour for the SailGP race there earlier this year. If that's anything to go by, the atmosphere at Bathers Beach/Manjaree will be electric.' Mr Longley said the Warren Jones Foundation had always wanted to bring another prestigious event to Fremantle and carry on the port city's sailing legacy. 'SailGP has always been interested in Fremantle but Sydney has had an exclusive deal with them which ended in 2025,' he said. 'To bring a top event to Fremantle has always been our priority, the great advantage of this event is the boats sail right in close, people will almost feel like they can touch them.' Australian Sailing chief executive Ben Houston said WA deserved a chance to watch the Australian SailGP team — which he called the most successful team in the history of the competition — up close. 'It is a fitting reward for Perth. Western Australia has long been a hotbed of Australian sailing talent, with some of our greatest Australian sailors learning their craft on the Swan River and out in the Indian Ocean,' he said. 'We know that the Sydney SailGP event brings in approximately $20 million in economic impact per event, with thousands of visitors attending the two-day race weekend. 'The event broadcast will also see Fremantle beamed into households around the world, as happened with the Sydney event which attracted a dedicated global TV audience of 21.1 million.' Fremantle Sailing Club executive officer Craig Evans said the local sailing community was pumped. 'It's such exciting news. With a very active local sailing community everyone will be thrilled with the announcement,' Mr Evans said. 'SailGP will provide a great opportunity to showcase Fremantle and our pristine coastal waters to the world.'
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
SFFD: Don't fly drones at Sail Grand Prix races
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) is warning sailing fans to not operate drones during this weekend's Sail Grand Prix (SailGP) races. Get your latest weather report The Rolex SailGP Championship, which brings teams competing from all over the globe, and the Oracle San Francisco Sail Grand Prix occur back-to-back respectively on Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23 along the Marina Green. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, SFFD wrote, 'Are you going to see the sailboat races at Marina Green on Sunday 03/23/2025? Drones are prohibited.' Officials confirmed that the event area is an Air Exclusion Zone, meaning unauthorized drones are banned 'in the vicinity of the event site and near the water race course.' The major concern is drones are potentially dangerous for helicopters that are operating in the area. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
