Post by eri on Dec 8, 2021 6:49:48 GMT 12
NZ to host SailGP round for next 4 years
With support from the Major Events Fund, ChristchurchNZ and Auckland Unlimited, SailGP will host four world-class sailing events in New Zealand from 2023 - 2026, encompassing seasons three to six.
The first New Zealand Sail Grand Prix will take place in Christchurch in 2023, before alternating between Auckland and Christchurch in subsequent seasons.
The exciting announcement comes after the inaugural event scheduled for January 2022 in Christchurch was forced to be cancelled due to COVID-19.
While we were incredibly disappointed to be forced to cancel this season’s event in Christchurch, everyone was determined to ensure we wouldn’t miss out on future seasons and to establish a long-term future for SailGP in New Zealand.
As a regular fixture on the sporting calendar from 2023, not only will Kiwis get to enjoy more of the sport they love, they’ll also witness local sailing legends in action. SailGP Season 3 marks the first time the New Zealand SailGP Team will be competing on home waters, headed up by the highly-decorated duo, Peter Burling and Blair Tuke.
Season 2 of SailGP continues with the Australia Sail Grand Prix presented by KPMG in Sydney on December 17 and 18. The season will conclude March 26 and 27 with the SailGP Grand Final in San Francisco.
SailGP Season 3 Schedule* //
May 14-15 Bermuda SailGP presented by Hamilton Princess
June 18-19 United States Sail Grand Prix | Chicago at Navy Pier
July 30-31 Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Plymouth
August 19-20 ROCKWOOL Denmark SailGP | Copenhagen
September 10-11 France Sail Grand Prix | Saint-Tropez
September 24-25 Spain Sail Grand Prix | Andalucía - Cádiz
November 11-12 Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by P&O Marinas | Dubai
2023 New Zealand Sail Grand Prix | Christchurch
*Further events will be announced to complete Season 3, which will conclude April 2023.
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU2112/S00059/sailgp-makes-long-term-commitment-to-racing-in-new-zealand.htm
www.christchurchnz.com/explore/whats-on/sailgp
With support from the Major Events Fund, ChristchurchNZ and Auckland Unlimited, SailGP will host four world-class sailing events in New Zealand from 2023 - 2026, encompassing seasons three to six.
The first New Zealand Sail Grand Prix will take place in Christchurch in 2023, before alternating between Auckland and Christchurch in subsequent seasons.
The exciting announcement comes after the inaugural event scheduled for January 2022 in Christchurch was forced to be cancelled due to COVID-19.
While we were incredibly disappointed to be forced to cancel this season’s event in Christchurch, everyone was determined to ensure we wouldn’t miss out on future seasons and to establish a long-term future for SailGP in New Zealand.
As a regular fixture on the sporting calendar from 2023, not only will Kiwis get to enjoy more of the sport they love, they’ll also witness local sailing legends in action. SailGP Season 3 marks the first time the New Zealand SailGP Team will be competing on home waters, headed up by the highly-decorated duo, Peter Burling and Blair Tuke.
Season 2 of SailGP continues with the Australia Sail Grand Prix presented by KPMG in Sydney on December 17 and 18. The season will conclude March 26 and 27 with the SailGP Grand Final in San Francisco.
SailGP Season 3 Schedule* //
May 14-15 Bermuda SailGP presented by Hamilton Princess
June 18-19 United States Sail Grand Prix | Chicago at Navy Pier
July 30-31 Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Plymouth
August 19-20 ROCKWOOL Denmark SailGP | Copenhagen
September 10-11 France Sail Grand Prix | Saint-Tropez
September 24-25 Spain Sail Grand Prix | Andalucía - Cádiz
November 11-12 Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by P&O Marinas | Dubai
2023 New Zealand Sail Grand Prix | Christchurch
*Further events will be announced to complete Season 3, which will conclude April 2023.
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU2112/S00059/sailgp-makes-long-term-commitment-to-racing-in-new-zealand.htm
www.christchurchnz.com/explore/whats-on/sailgp
