Sailgp celebrates comeback in New York after repairs - whoever wins?

Sailgp celebrates comeback in New York after repairs - whoever wins?

After a necessary break due to technical problems, the international sailing series Sailgp will return to New York next weekend. The teams are ready to immerse yourself in the exciting competition season after a defect in the Wingsails of the F50 fleet has been discovered and remedied. This error came to light when the Wing of the Australian team collapsed in San Francisco in March, which led to a cancellation of the event in Rio in May. According to Strait Times this was a necessary decision to ensure the athletes maximum security and carry out drastic repairs.

For the event in New York, which begins on Saturday at 1 p.m. ET (5 p.m. GMT), all boats of the F50 fleet are ready for use after extensive repair and upgrade work. The start is even two and a half hours earlier than planned to take into account the adverse weather conditions. Sailgp-CEO Russell Coutts emphasized that the security of the athletes comes first and that the teams can now go into competition with improved equipment.

technical innovations and challenges

The engineers have identified a problem with the connection of the core material in the Scherweb of some Wingsails, which could endanger structural integrity. Previously introduced new high-speed t-foils are intended to improve the performance and control of the F50s. These foils replace the previously used L-foils that have been used since the series was founded in 2019 and promise greater security at increased speeds.

Martine Grael, the first female driver of Brazil and two -time Olympic champion, commented on the challenges associated with the adjustments to the new technologies. Your team, which has so far ranked 10th place, has set itself the goal of improving the services and increasing in the table.

competitive conditions and exciting news

In the current standings, Australia leads with a lead ahead of Great Britain. The new celebrity co-owners of the Australian team include Hollywood stars such as Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds, which give the event additional attention. The 125 sensors that are installed on each boat continuously collect data that benefit both the new and the established teams. According to Warren Jones, Chief Technology Officer from Sailgp, this analytical cooperation aims to inspire both new and existing fans through interesting data during the competition.

With all these exciting innovations and the fixing of the technical problems, fans can expect an exciting competition in New York. Sailgp put the sail - the race around the top can begin!