Getting behind the scenes at the Sail Grand Prix 👀 - (Episode 263)
June 2, 2024 · 30 min · 143K views · Christchurch
What this video covers
The crew of *Parlay Revival* sails 170 nautical miles from Wellington to Lyttelton, New Zealand, to attend the ITM New Zealand SailGP event.0:14 After completing the passage, the crew gains backstage media access to the SailGP team hangars and press events.4:26 The technical infrastructure of the F50 catamarans features a one-design class structure where all teams share identical wings, hulls, and sensor data, leaving performance differences to the individual sailors and their communication.4:57 The crew observes practice sessions from a press boat, noting the high-speed foiling capabilities of the F50s and the collaborative, transparent environment among team engineers and coaches.21:21 The event organizers manage the race course using autonomous, GPS-positioned marks.13:43 The crew also replaces their aging life jackets with new inflatable models from Mustang and Landfall.18:26 The event faces operational challenges, including a temporary cancellation of racing due to the presence of Hector's dolphins in the bay.2:52
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