![]() However, in saying that, there is so much more to the SailGP than the rockstars on the water. I can only imagine what it’s like to be in their shoes. Now, I’ll tell you this watching an F50 travel at speeds north of 80km/h on the water is one thing, but actually standing on it’s deck, observing the technology that makes one of these things fly brings about a whole new appreciation for the men and women that actually race these boats. It was know sooner I ran over to say g’day to the pair than it was standing on the deck of The Roo itself. Upon my arrival at a stinkin’ hot Barangaroo, the location of the regatta’s Tech Site, it was the Hobie Family’s alumni Jason Waterhouse & Lucy Copeland walking towards the Australian team’s tent that made me think, “strewth, this is actually happening”. “no question is a stupid question” Although they are all rockstars…, it was amazing for the grommets … to watch the athletes perform tasks their parents only dream they would. Thanks to the Hobie Family’s very own Bella Zanesco (who has been working as a host for the SailGP since its inception in 2019), who worked her magic flawlessly with the Hospo’ team, solidified this young fella’s place as a host for the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix. However, this year was something different altogether, because Paddy had in fact levelled. The perspective of a 23-year-old, mad-keen Hobie sailor, and the menace we’ve all now seen both behind and in front of the camera for Totally Immersed TV.įor the last two seasons of the SailGP I’ve been with the Hobie Family, sinking back refreshments and watching in a state of awe from Shark Island and Sydney 2000 as a fleet of F50s raced on one of the most spectacular, and tightest, race tracks in the world (most of the time quite merry as well). So, for this Match Report, I thought I’d tell you all a story purely from my perspective. Steph, James, Leo & PeterĪs you all know, I’m good for a yarn. ![]() Now that, my friends, is something you don’t see everyday… the next generation feat. However, it was when James Rhodes was in the Peter Burling‘s cockpit of Team New Zealand‘s F50, with his 3-month old son, Elliot, holding the wheel as if he was born to it. Nor was it when Mother Nature’s ferocity hit the SailGP Tech Site at Barangaroo far earlier than anyone had anticipated, leaving nothing but chaos and destruction in the wake of its 60-plus-knots. Nor was it when Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team‘s Grinder, Matt Gotrel, fell through the fairing, getting flung like a rag-dole as they headed towards the finish in the first race. However, despite what you would expect, it wasn’t when the boys were on Sydney 2000, watching nine F50’s hit the start line upwards of 40 knots. In a state of wondrous shock, Gav Luxton & Mick Butler starred in utter disbelief at what lay before them at the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix. “Never have I ever seen anything like this…”
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