The Spain SailGP team emerged victorious in the Rolex SailGP Championship held in San Francisco, beating Canada and France. This notable win was influenced by an incident involving Australia, whose catamaran suffered a critical wing collapse, preventing them from competing in the final race. Team driver Tom Slingsby expressed his concern over the dangerous situation but confirmed that all crew were safe. The annual championship features 11 global teams racing high-speed foiling catamarans and marks the beginning of the U.S. events in 2025.
A sold-out crowd watched from shore as Spain SailGP team defeated Canada and France to win the Rolex SailGP Championship in San Francisco.
Australia suffered a sudden wing collapse as it approached the start line, leading to their disqualification from the final race.
Australia driver Tom Slingsby described the incident as 'heartbreaking' but prioritized ensuring the boat is repaired for the next race in Rio de Janeiro.
The annual global championship includes 11 national teams racing 50-foot foiling catamarans at speeds over 60 miles per hour.
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