If you missed out on Australian Open tickets and are looking for a dose of high-speed excitement, we’ve got good news. Next month, the world’s fastest sailing boats will be going head to head in the Harbour City for the Australian leg of the global Sailing Grand Prix – here’s everything you need to know.
What is the SailGP?
The SailGP is the world’s fastest sailing competition – a league-style global comp that sees teams of elite sailors race around some of the world’s most famous harbours on super high-performance catamarans.
What boats are used in the SailGP?
The boats you’ll see zipping around Sydney Harbour when the SailGP comes to the Emerald City next month are F50 catamarans: cutting-edge sailing boats designed for high-speed racing. Suspended on blade-like hydrofoils, the boats lift out of the water and are propelled by rigid sails, reaching speeds of up to 101 kilometres per hour.
When is the SailGP Australia?
The competition is coming to the Harbour City for the weekend of February 8 and February 9, 2025, with a pre-event party kicking things off on Friday, February 7.
Where is the SailGP Australia?
The Australian leg of SailGP takes place in the Harbour City (where else?), with the boats navigating a route surrounding Sydney’s Shark Island. You can check out the map of the Sydney race route (and plan your picnic spot accordingly) below.
What time is the SailGP Sydney race?
The racing will run from 3pm until 4.30pm on Saturday, February 8 and Sunday, February 9.
Is there a SailGP party in Sydney?
You better believe it. The event is kicking off with a “Dockside” launch party on Friday, February 7 – with DJs, food trucks and a pop-up bar setting the scene as the F50 boats are craned out of the water and SailGP team members lead guests on behind-the-scenes tours of the tech site before the big race days over the weekend.
How much are tickets to the SailGP Sydney?
Tickets to the pre-race party on Friday, February 7 start at $85 (plus booking fee). To watch the races over the weekend from one of the official viewing sites, you’ll be paying a little more – but it’s a whole experience. Over on Shark Island, entry-level “Waterfront Premium tickets” (from $380 per person) include transport to and from Shark Island (with prime views of the race course), a keepsake goodie bag, live DJs and free-flowing food and drinks, all day long. A seat on the official spectator boat will set you back $139 per person (plus booking fee), and premium spectator boat tickets (inclusive of food and drinks) start at $219 per person.
How to get tickets for the SailGP Sydney
Tickets for Dockside, Shark Island and all on-water access for Sail GP Sydney are on sale now via the SailGP website.
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