Australia Sailgp Team

Launched on 15 October 2018, we are the Australian entry to the new global racing league called SailGP, which has set out to redefine sailing. The SailGP will visit some of the world’s most iconic venues and be raced in identical wingsailed F50 catamarans, capable of reaching speeds exceeding 50 knots (60mph/100kph). National pride will be on the line as we compete against 5 other teams from around the world for the trophy and a US$1 million prize. Our team features some of Australia’s most decorated sailors, led by 8x world champion, Olympic gold medalist and America’s Cup winner Tom Slingsby. The five members of the Australia SailGP Team are: Slingsby, of Sydney (skipper & helmsman); Kyle Langford, of Lake Macquarie, New South Wales (wing trimmer); Jason Waterhouse, of Sydney (flight controller),Sam Newton, of Sydney (grinder)and Kinley Fowler, of Perth (grinder)