It had been France, Switzerland and Canada throughout but Diego Botin and Spain dramatically nipped in the final approach to take the lead.
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France Cross The Line 1st!
France really need these points - they will miss out on a place in the Final as things stand, so Quentin Delapierre and co. will be delighted with a strong start.
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France Flying High
Britain have moved up the fleet into 7th, hot on the heels of Brazil in 6th.
France now has a 100m advantage over Switzerland in 2nd!
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Approaching Gate 4
Halfway through Race 5 and it's France who have moved into 1st!
Switzerland are just behind in 2nd but moving faster than the leaders. Canada remain 3rd.
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Coming Into Gate 3
Switzerland remain out in front and have more wind in the middle than on the shoreline.
Canada are narrowly behind in second with France just behind in third.
Britain, meanwhile, have had a tough start and are way back in 10th.
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Switzerland Into The Lead
It's a French-speaking triumvirate at the head of the fleet.
Switzerland have gone into first with France, looking to build on a strong Day 1, followed by Canada in third.
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And We're Off!
Lessons were clearly learned from yesterday, everyone hung back after several penalties yesterday.
The U.S. SailGP Team have started well but it's Giles Scott and Canada who got off the line first.
03/23/2025
One Minute To Go β³
We're almost underway with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background.
We'll be back on Sunday for Day 2 of the Oracle San Francisco Sail Grand Prix to see if Taylor Canfield and the U.S. SailGP Team can build on some promise from Saturday to get among the points.
Don't forget to follow along here on the live blog, and across our social channels.
We'll continue to bring you reaction from Day 1 throughout the rest of the afternoon.
03/22/2025
Stick With Us For All The Reaction π£οΈ
Luck was not with the U.S. SailGP Team today as we go 11-11-9-9 in San Francisco.
Stick with us for all the reaction from Day 1 on the West Coast.
03/22/2025
The U.S. SailGP Team and France do battle in the shadow of the Golden Gate Bridge
03/22/2025
U.S. SailGP Team Takes 9th π€
Not the day we were looking for but another ninth-place finish means two further points on the board on Day 1 for the U.S. SailGP Team, finishing ahead of Great Britain.
03/22/2025
Hold On! π
It's Canada's second win of the day, edging out France right at the death β a dramatic climax!
New Zealand take third but the day belongs to Giles Scott and co.
03/22/2025
U.S. Into 10th β¬οΈ
The U.S. SailGP Team move past Italy in leg 5/6.
Meanwhile, at the front, it's France-Canada-New Zealand. It's going to be close with the Canadians coming into the gate hot!
03/22/2025
France Lead Again π«π·
Not for the first time today, it's France in the lead. Canada are only just behind (+00:07) with Spain a little way back in third.
03/22/2025
Tough Luck For U.S. SailGP Team - again π€
It has not been our day so far.
The U.S. SailGP Team get too high, too loose and slip sideways, losing all their grip on the foil. It's back to 11th.
03/22/2025
Great Start For U.S. SailGP Team!
A really strong start for Taylor Canfield and co. It's France in first but we are hot on their heels!
That penalty start proved costly at the start line. The U.S. SailGP Team finishes 9th, seeing off Germany and Brazil to score our first points of Day 1.
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Victory For Spain! πͺπΈ
Fleet Race 3 is claimed by Spain and Diego Botin.
Giles Scott and Canada are just behind with Tom Slingsby's Australia making up the top three.
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U.S. SailGP Team Remains 9th πΊπΈ
We're still in 9th, trying to close the gap to France in 8th. We've got a handy lead over Brazil in leg 5/6.
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Spain In The Lead πͺπΈ
The Spanish have the lead over Canada in 2nd, who are 00.08 behind - it is close!
In 3rd it's Great Britain with Australia not far behind.
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Brazil Overtaken πͺ
Taylor Canfield and co. are working their way through the fleet, overtaking Brazil and Germany in quick succession. More, please!
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Fleet Race 3: Underway β
Early start penalties for the U.S. SailGP Team, Germany and Brazil and we head to the back of the fleet.
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The view from the shore as the U.S. SailGP Team press hard
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Victory For Canada! π¨π¦
Victory for Canada in Fleet Race 2 with Great Britain in 2nd and Australia taking a second podium finish of the day in 3rd.
03/22/2025
Heartbreak For U.S. SailGP Team π
Having worked so hard to get into a top-three position, an error has cost the U.S SailGP Team. Flying too high and we've been punished, slipping to 10th.
03/22/2025
All Change! π
A penalty against the U.S. SailGP Team has shaken things up. Canada are into 1st and Germany into 2nd.
03/22/2025
Collision Narrowly Avoided! π―
Germany and Brazil almost collide. Brazil had the right of way and Germany just avoids trouble.
Meanwhile, the U.S. are up to third and looking good. Neighbours Canada on our tails!
03/22/2025
The Tables Have Turned! π€―
They led the entire of Fleet Race 1 and now France are 11th.
Meanwhile, the U.S. SailGP Team are nicely positioned in fourth with Germany (1st), Brazil (2nd) and Italy (3) setting the pace.
03/22/2025
Fleet Race 2: Underway!
Drama at the start - an early start penalty for France!
Taylor Canfield and co. made a good start and we're already approaching mark number one.
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Not the start we were looking for but all to play for!
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P11 For U.S. SailGP Team πΊπΈ
A tough first Fleet Race for Taylor Canfield and co. who never really recovered after a congested start line left them at the back of the fleet.
We move onto Fleet Race 2.
03/22/2025
France Win Fleet Race 1 π«π·
It's victory for France and Quentin Delapierre who led the whole way in Fleet Race 1.
Second place goes to Australia with Spain in third.
03/22/2025
Australia In The Hunt! π³πΏ
Tom Slingsby and the Aussies have closed the gap and it's a race to the finish with France just ahead...
03/22/2025
France Retain Healthy Lead π«π·
Roughly 50m ahead, France take the right mark, Australia go left - who will be proven right at the next mark?
03/22/2025
Keep Pushing, Guys!
The U.S. SailGP Team are back in 11th looking to close the gap on Brazil in 10th on the approach to mark three.
03/22/2025
France Way Out In Front π₯
The French have got a nice gap between themselves and the chasing pack ahead of the second marker, with Australia in second and Spain in third.
03/22/2025
And We're Off!
We're underway in San Francisco and the French have made the perfect start as the line turns white!
03/22/2025
Not long to go now in San Fran - who's excited? π
Good afternoon from the West Coast ahead of the Oracle San Francisco Sail Grand Prix.
Racing is due to begin shortly after 2:30pm PDT and we'll be bringing you uninterrupted live coverage as the U.S. SailGP Team look to finish this all-American double header strongly.
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03/22/2025
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