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Heart-pumping SailGP global championship returns to Sydney Harbour in 2020.
01 November 2019
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The world’s fastest and most exhilarating sail racing championship returns to Sydney Harbour next year, with Sydney SailGP tickets now on sale to watch Tom Slingsby and the Australian team begin their title defence in February 2020.
Following a heart-pumping inaugural season – which saw Olympic hero Slingsby helm the Australia SailGP Team to victory over China, France, Great Britain, Japan and the United States to take home the trophy and historic US$1 million championship prize – Australian sports and lifestyle lovers can now secure their spot on Sydney Harbour for the thrilling racing event, set for February 28-29, 2020.
Located on Shark Island, the SailGP ‘Island Arena’ will be the centre of the action – placing fans directly in the middle of the harbour with spectacular views of the world’s only on-water grand prix. SailGP official spectator boats run by Captain Cook Cruises will offer a can’t-be-beat on-water cruising experience, featuring front-row seats on the edge of the racecourse perimeter.
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Alternatively, bring your own boat or charter a luxury yacht with an exclusive position on the race course via the Adrenaline Yachts programme. Tickets start from AUD$106 for adults and AUD$74 for children.
The 2019 Sydney SailGP attracted more than 22,000 spectators from 25 nations and reached 469 million people worldwide. Australian spectators were the first in the world to witness the fastest, most technologically advanced catamarans ripping through the harbour. After Sydney, SailGP will head to San Francisco for the start of the U.S. leg of the league’s sophomore season.
“There was something very special about competing this year on Sydney Harbour, where we could hear the cheers and support from the home crowds on Shark Island and along the harbour,” said Slingsby.
“I’m excited that Australians will get to witness first-hand the close and action-packed racing when we return to Sydney Harbour in February 2020, and I know our team has its sights set on a repeat victory for Australia.”
Early bird and second release tickets will be available until January 22, 2020, with AUD$2 from every ticket sold going to SailGP Inspire, SailGP’s youth and community outreach arm.
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