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The new SailGP is re-defining the sport of sailing. As a completely new global sports series featuring bold, cutting-edge technology and awe-inspiring athleticism, SailGP puts the fan at the center of the sport. The racing takes place in some of the world’s most iconic city waterfronts, where athletes from rival nations will race head-to-head on the newly redefined F50 wingsailed catamarans, which fly above the water on wave-piercing hydrofoils at speeds of over 50 knots (60 mph). Check out the first event of the season in 2019, that took place in the Sydney Harbour, Australia!

SI Staff | Feb 19, 2019

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Season 1 SailGP event in Sydney Harbour

The fleet make their way toward Shark Island to begin the third race.

Season 1 SailGP event in Sydney Harbour

FRA SailGP Team, helmed by Billy Besson during a race condition practice session.

Season 1 SailGP event in Sydney Harbour

The USA SailGP Team's F50 is lowered into the water during a race condition practice session.

Season 1 SailGP event in Sydney Harbour

Skipper Tom Slingsby drives the Australian SailGP Team's F50 through a manuever on day two of competition.

Season 1 SailGP event in Sydney Harbour

Great Britain SailGP Team skippered by Dylan Fletcher seen from within a building during a practice session.

Season 1 SailGP event in Sydney Harbour

China SailGP Team skippered by Phil Robertson attempt to reach their top speed in the third race on day one of competition.

Season 1 SailGP event in Sydney Harbour

The Australia SailGP Team's F50 with Skipper Tom Slingsby AUS at the helm (right), the France SailGP Team and the China SailGP Team boat during a race condition practice session.

Season 1 SailGP event in Sydney Harbour

Final day of practice.

Season 1 SailGP event in Sydney Harbour

Skipper Rome Kirby pilots the USA SailGP Team's F50 during a race condition practice session.

Season 1 SailGP event in Sydney Harbour

FRA SailGP Team, helmed by Billy Besson during a race condition practice session.

Season 1 SailGP event in Sydney Harbour

Kyle Langford onboard the Australian SailGP Team F50 skippered by Tom Slingsby AUS races across Sydney Harbour.

Season 1 SailGP event in Sydney Harbour

United States SailGP Team skippered by Rome Kirby on day one of competition.

Season 1 SailGP event in Sydney Harbour

Dan Morris hoists a sail onboard the USA SailGP Team's F50 during a race condition practice session.

Season 1 SailGP event in Sydney Harbour

China SailGP Team skippered by Phil Robertson in race 1 on day one of competition.

Season 1 SailGP event in Sydney Harbour

The Great Britain SailGP Team skippered by Dylan Fletcher in action during a practise session ahead of the first race later in the week.

Season 1 SailGP event in Sydney Harbour

France SailGP Team skippered by Billy Besson being filmed by a drone in race 2 on day two of competition.

Season 1 SailGP event in Sydney Harbour

The Australia SailGP Team's F50 with Skipper Tom Slingsby AUS at the helm (centre) and the China SailGP Team boat chase Great Britain SailGP Team (right) during a race condition practice session.

Season 1 SailGP event in Sydney Harbour

Australia SAILGP Team skippered by Tom Slingsby on the final day of practice.

Season 1 SailGP event in Sydney Harbour

Skipper Tom Slingsby of Australia SailGP Team shows off some new hardware on day two of competition.

Season 1 SailGP event in Sydney Harbour

Australia SAILGP Team skippered by Tom Slingsby on the podium with Sydney Harbour Bridge behind after claiming victory in the final race and in the whole event on day two of competition.

Published Feb 19, 2019

SI STAFF