The Black Foils are gearing up to compete against their SailGP rivals this weekend in New York harbor, with a packed race stadium on Governors Island and the iconic Big Apple backdrop. This event marks the 12th stop on SailGP’s Season 4 calendar, with only one more event to go before the Grand Final in San Francisco.
Currently, the Black Foils are leading the standings, with Spain closely behind and Australia in third place. The pressure is on as the teams head into the New York event, with the US$2M Grand Final prize at stake. Peter Burling, driver of the Black Foils, is focused on putting in a strong performance in New York to carry momentum into the final event.
The previous SailGP event in Halifax tested all teams with challenging conditions, leading to unexpected results. Great Britain emerged victorious, while top teams like New Zealand, Australia, and Spain missed the podium. The upcoming races in New York will be crucial for these teams to regain their form and position in the standings.
Fans in New York can look forward to an exciting weekend of heart-stopping racing, with the US boat driven by Taylor Canfield in the mix. Tickets for the event are selling fast, as spectators gear up to witness the adrenaline-fueled action on the water.
Racing will take place on Saturday and Sunday, with live coverage on ThreeNow and delayed coverage on Three. Don’t miss out on the thrilling SailGP action unfolding in the city that never sleeps.