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WASZP - SailGP Inspire Plymouth

by WASZP 1 Aug 2022 23:53 PDT 27-31 July 2022
New Zealand SailGP Team co-helmed by Peter Burling and Blair Tuke sail past young sailors taking part in the Inspire Racing x WASZP program on Race Day 2 of the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Plymouth © Felix Diemer for SailGP

The UK Leg of SailGP in Plymouth turned on gorgeous conditions and huge crowds congregated on the Hoe to watch all the action. WASZP Sailors Duncan Gregor (UK/HK) and Eve Kennedy (UK) booked their spots in the Grand Final series in San Francisco at season's end.

If you are an U21 sailor you simply can not miss the opportunity. The first steps on a path to professional sailing.

Young sailors take part in the Inspire Racing x WASZP program ahead of the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Plymouth - photo © Felix Diemer for SailGP
Young sailors take part in the Inspire Racing x WASZP program ahead of the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Plymouth - photo © Felix Diemer for SailGP

The INSPIRE program gives young sailors from all backgrounds a VIP experience, where they spend a week in the life of a SailGP professional athlete. From developing their brand, to behind the scenes tech tours, exclusive access to SailGP sailors and a chance to race in front of thousands of fans.

European Legs:

  • DENMARK - Copenhagen -16-20 August
  • FRANCE - St Tropez 7-11 September
  • SPAIN - Cadiz - 21 -25 September
Young sailors take part in the Inspire Racing x WASZP program ahead of the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Plymouth - photo © David Gray for SailGP
Young sailors take part in the Inspire Racing x WASZP program ahead of the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Plymouth - photo © David Gray for SailGP
Winners in the Inspire Racing x WASZP program ahead of the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Plymouth - photo © SailGP
Winners in the Inspire Racing x WASZP program ahead of the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Plymouth - photo © SailGP
Young sailors take part in the Inspire Racing x WASZP program ahead of the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Plymouth - photo © SailGP
Young sailors take part in the Inspire Racing x WASZP program ahead of the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Plymouth - photo © SailGP

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