RE-LIVE: Reaction From Oracle San Francisco Sail Grand Prix Day 2
All the reaction from Day 2 of the Oracle San Francisco Sail Grand Prix
Published 03/23/2025
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Your Event 5 winners – Spain!
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Stick With Us For All The Reaction
We'll have plenty of reaction here and across social media as this all-American double header draws to a close. Don't go anywhere!
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Congratulations Spain!
It's victory for Diego Botin and Spain - their first event win since Season Four in, you guessed it, San Francisco.
They become the fifth event winners in as many events this season.
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Finish Line In Sight
One move for Spain, nail it and it's surely theirs...
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It's Going To The Wire!
Canada are seven seconds behind Spain with one leg to go – can they hold on?
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Leg 4/6
Spain still lead but will they go left or right at the next mark?
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Advantage Spain!
Spain lead the way after three legs of the Final. France in 2nd and Canada in 3rd.
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France Nail The Start
The perfect start for France in the fog in the Final. It's Canada in 2nd and Spain in 3rd.
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Finalists Confirmed
Due to Australia's misfortune at the line, it's Spain, Canada and France who will qualify for the Final.
Again, we hope everyone on the Australian F50 is OK.
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Brazil Take 3rd!
It's 2nd for Spain and 3rd for France who hold off the challenge of Brazil – what a race for the South Americans.
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NZ Cross The Line 1st
Peter Burling and New Zealand cruise across the finish line to win Fleet Race 7.
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U.S. overtakes France
And just as we type that out, there's a penalty against the U.S. SailGP Team for sailing outside the boundary.
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Ground To Make Up
There's work to do for Taylor Canfield and co. who are 10th, trying to close the gap to Italy in 9th ahead of the final leg.
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Brazil Chasing Down France
France have been forced to try to shut the door on Brazil who are in hot pursuit - and they've done it, they've overtaken the French team!
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Penalty Against Switzerland
A penalty against Switzerland awarded by the umpire after a near miss with Canada who do well to avoid a collision. It is all going on!
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Lead Changing Hands
The lead is constantly changing at the head of the fleet. It's been New Zealand, Brazil, France and now New Zealand again in leg 3.
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Australia Team Are Safe
We're pleased to report everyone on the Australian F50 is safe after that start. Fingers crossed.
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Fleet Race 7: Underway
Catastrophic start for Australia who have lost their wing at the start line - we hope no one is hurt.
France enjoyed a much better start and are away in 1st.
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8th For The U.S. SailGP Team
A strong finish from the team secures an 8th-place finish in Fleet Race 6.
Just one to go now for Canfield and co. to finish on a high in front of a home crowd.
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Spain Takes Fleet Race 6
Diego Botin and Spain take Fleet Race 6 with Austraila 00:06 seconds back in 2nd and New Zealand in 3rd.
It's been a good day in the Bay for the Spanish!
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U.S. Advances
We've moved up to 9th with Britain ahead in 8th. Can Taylor Canfield and co. move up the fleet in the final leg?
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Tables Turned!
Canada are 11th, behind the U.S. SailGP Team after a strong showing in Fleet Race 5...
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Looking Good For Spain
At Gate 4 and Spain are in control here. New Zealand overtake Australia to move into 2nd with France in fourth.
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Spain In Control
Diego Botin and co. have a lead of 100m on New Zealand in second. The Kiwis have the highest average speed.
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Bad Start For Britain
Disaster for Great Britain who are dropping back in the fleet after the boat keels over and the rudder pops out the water. A bad start!
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Fleet Race 6: We're Underway!
Spain cross the start line in 1st place with the Black Foils in hot pursuit!
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Spain Out Of Nowhere!
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.
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One Minute To Go ⏳
We're almost underway with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background.
Let's go!
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Things you love to see 😍
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We see you, Hans! 👀
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Mac going for layers as he arrives at San Francisco Bay ahead of Sunday's action
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Jeremy arrives for Day 2 of the Oracle San Francisco Sail Grand Prix
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Good Afternoon From San Francisco 👋
We're back for Day 2 of the Oracle San Francisco Sail Grand Prix.
The U.S. SailGP Team went 11-11-9-9 on Saturday with luck abandoning us more than once, despite some fast starts.
Canada won the day with two wins and a P2 but it remains a closely contested battle to make today's Final.
Make sure you're following along via the live blog, and our social media channels, for full coverage of Super Day!
03/22/2025
Back Tomorrow For Day 2
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 🗣️
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
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U.S. SailGP Team Takes 9th 🤝
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.
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Hold On! 👀
It's Canada's second win of the day, edging out France right at the death – a dramatic climax!
New Zealand take third but the day belongs to Giles Scott and co.
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U.S. Into 10th ⬆️
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!
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France Lead Again 🇫🇷
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 😤
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.
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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!
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Making a splash in San Francisco!
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U.S. SailGP Holds On For 9th
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! 🇪🇸
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 🇺🇸
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 🇪🇸
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 💪
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 ✅
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! 🇨🇦
Victory for Canada in Fleet Race 2 with Great Britain in 2nd and Australia taking a second podium finish of the day in 3rd.
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Heartbreak For U.S. SailGP Team 😭
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! 🔄
A penalty against the U.S. SailGP Team has shaken things up. Canada are into 1st and Germany into 2nd.
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Collision Narrowly Avoided! 😯
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! 🤯
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.
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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 🇺🇸
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.
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France Win Fleet Race 1 🇫🇷
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.
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Australia In The Hunt! 🇳🇿
Tom Slingsby and the Aussies have closed the gap and it's a race to the finish with France just ahead...
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France Retain Healthy Lead 🇫🇷
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.
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France Way Out In Front 🥇
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.
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And We're Off!
We're underway in San Francisco and the French have made the perfect start as the line turns white!
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Not long to go now in San Fran - who's excited? 🙋
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How about that for a backdrop for today's racing?
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Return of the Mac...
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It can't be just us who wants to know what Jeremy is listening to?!
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Hans Henken giving us blue steel as he arrives for Day 1!
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Our star in stripes: Driver Taylor Canfield checks in
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CEO, Co-Owner, Strategist and Tommy model – is there anything Mike can't do?
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Anna Weis arrives at the Oracle San Francisco Sail Grand Prix
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Peter Kinney arrives for Race Day 1 of the Oracle San Francisco Sail Grand Prix
03/22/2025
Good Afternoon!
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.
03/22/2025
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