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Bizarre first day at the New York Sail Grand Prix with only 4 boats launched

by Mark Jardine 30 May 22:36 PDT May 30-31, 2026
Bonds Flying Roos (AUS) nosedive ahead of Race Day 1 of the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix - May 30, 2026 © Ricardo Pinto/SailGP

Swirling winds in New York caused major problems launching the fleet of F50s at the Mubadala Sail Grand Prix, so only four boats made it on to the water, and that was rapidly reduced to just three when the Bonds Flying Roos nosedived, causing significant damage.

The racing went ahead with just three boats and points were scored. I am sure there will be significant disquiet amongst the teams who couldn't race through no fault of their own, and go into day two on zero points.

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