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SailGP returns to Sydney Harbour for record fifth time next February

by Katherine Raine 2 Oct 2023 22:26 PDT 24-25 February 2024
Australia SailGP Team helmed by Tom Slingsby and USA SailGP Team helmed by Jimmy Spithill, on Race Day 1 of the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix in Sydney, Australia © David Gray for SailGP

The world's most exciting race on-water - SailGP -returns to Sydney for a record fifth time over the weekend of 24 and 25 February 2024.

The stunning Sydney Harbour will host the exhilarating eighth event of the thirteen-stop global championship, which visits iconic cities around the world including San Francisco, New York, Auckland, and Los Angeles.

Spectators will not only witness heart-stopping racing as 10 nations go head-to-head, but enjoy premium hospitality with one of the world's most beautiful backdrops. There is something for everyone with a variety of ticketing options giving fans access to a range of on-water and on-land fan experiences.

SailGP fan experiences include:

  • Genesis Island, offering a front row position in the middle of the race course
  • Official spectator boats to get you into the heart of the racing action on the water
  • Bring Your Own Boat (BYOB) program to watch the high-speed action on the water from your own boat
  • Team Base Tours offering behind the scenes access to the SailGP technical areas and teams as they prepare for battle
  • The SailGP Village at Barangaroo, providing a perfect venue to soak up the atmosphere and take part in exciting programming for fans
Last season, thousands of fans immersed themselves in the heart-pounding excitement on Sydney Harbour to watch the technologically-advanced 50-foot hydrofoiling catamarans fly over the water at breathtaking speeds of up to 100km/h.

Following the Aussies three-peat victory in SailGP Season 3, even more spectators from across Australia and internationally are anticipated to support Tom Slingsby's green and gold team as they compete against nine rival nations to maintain their position at the top of the Season 4 leaderboard.

Australia driver and CEO, Tom Slingsby said: "There's no better feeling than a home event, and the spectators in Sydney always turn up in their thousands to show their support which is a fantastic experience. We'd love to see Aussies continue to rally behind us at this iconic event as we defend our title in front of a home crowd. It's a really exciting time for sport in Sydney and we can't wait to race in our home waters again!"

Tickets for Team Base Tours and Genesis Island are available now. On-water fan experiences are available from November 1. Buy now at SailGP.com/Sydney.

Team Base Tours and Genesis Island experiences are available to purchase now at SailGP.com/Sydney, with sailGP on-water fan experiences available from November 1.

The KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix in Sydney is proudly supported by the NSW Government, through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.

The event is also supported by Genesis and SKYY Vodka.

The ticket categories available for the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix include:

Genesis Island

In the heart of the action, Genesis Island is the exclusive SailGP island arena located on Shark Island in the middle of the Sydney Harbour race course. For the first time in 2024, Gold, Silver and Bronze tickets will be available to select your preferred boarding time. Offering the best land-based view of the racing, together with big screens for action replays and live race commentary, Genesis Island is the ultimate day out and place to be. Guests can enjoy a delicious gourmet picnic hamper, access to premium open bars and exciting pre-and-post race entertainment, plus return ferries from the Race Village at Barangaroo while SailGP offsets the carbon footprint for each race day!

Tickets priced at $339 for Adult / AUD $250 for Child

Genesis Island Platinum

New for 2024, book a VIP group experience with Genesis Island Platinum and enjoy exclusive benefits. Witness the most exciting racing on water from your platinum reserved viewing area on the island and enjoy drink service right to your seat. Gold ferry boarding on the day will ensure your group is the first to the Island, with priority boarding offered post racing. Genesis Island Platinum is only available for groups of 10 and is suited for those looking to provide a unique corporate hospitality experience or for a group of friends who want a fabulous day out on Sydney Harbour.

Tickets priced at $4,800 for a group of 10

Team Base Tours

Go behind the scenes and get up close and personal with this exclusive 45-minute guided tour of the 'pit lane garages' where SailGP shore teams prepare the high tech F50s, one of the world's fastest sail racing boats. Offering a rare opportunity to see SailGP's elite athletes, tours are led by expert hosts including Olympic medal winners and world-champion sailors.

Tickets priced at $65 for Adult / AUD $50 for Child

Official Spectator Boats

Spectator boats offer an incredible view of the heart-stopping racing action on Sydney Harbour. Join one of the official SailGP spectator boats for the ultimate experience of the most competitive racing on-water with premium and general access options. More details coming soon.

SailGP Adrenaline Yachts

SailGP continues its partnership with leading marine services agency BWA Yachting to manage and deliver SailGP Adrenaline Yachts - a premium superyacht experience taking place at each SailGP event. Adrenaline Yachts welcomes superyachts to the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix, offering preferential viewing inside the public exclusion zone on Sydney Harbour to witness the most exciting racing on water. For details about SailGP Adrenaline Yachts please contact: Laura Esteve Chief Business Development Officer at BWA Yachting

SailGP Village

The SailGP Village at Barangaroo will offer exciting programming for fans including F50 displays, Q&As and interactive programming with SailGP athletes. The SailGP Village will also host the fan shop ticket box office, plus boarding for on-water experiences, Genesis Island and Team Base Tours.

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