He Sydney Sail GP Grand Prix has been cancelled. After the first day of competition, the strong wind has wreaked havoc in the area where the boats are located when they have just sailed. Indeed, the drama flew over the technical area and caused moments of terror.
While the team of Canada was carrying out its duties on the ground, the wing was blown away by the gust of wind. The wing, 24 meters high and weighing about a ton, got caught and dragged a whole carp ahead.
Fortunately, the workers fled and there were no casualties. The only known damage was sustained by the Canadian vessel. Finally, the organization of the event has chosen to cancel the regattas of the second day in Australia.
“A full damage assessment is underway, but it is likely that some of the future SailGP events will also have to be delayed,” reads the statement offered by the tournament. It reached 50 km/h.
Matt Gotrel fell overboard
The accident with the Canada wing on land is the end of a dramatic day in Sydney because on the water. Indeed, a crew member of the British team fell overboard during the first race.
the grinder matt gotrel rushed through the fairing of the catamaran F50 when the team was approaching the finish line driving at a speed of 50km/h. Gotrel remained attached to the F50 via his lifeline and was quickly hoisted on board by his teammates without injury.
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