| Australia SailGP Team | |
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.jpg) Australia SailGP Team | |
| Career | |
| Established | 2019 |
| Nation | 
Australia |
| Team principal(s) | F50 League LLC |
| CEO | Tom Slingsby |
| Skipper | Tom Slingsby |
| Notable victories | |
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| Sail no. | Boat name |
The Australia SailGP Team is an Australian sailing team led by Tom Slingsby which participates in SailGP. They are 3-time reigning and defending champions, having won every season since the competition formed in 2019.
History
Australia SailGP Team was established in 2019 by F50 League LLC as a part of the inaugural season of the SailGP competition. [1] [2]
It won the league's inaugural 2019 season, [1] as well as the subsequent 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons. [3] [4] [5]
Team
The Australia SailGP Team is led by Driver Tom Slingsby, who also serves as the team's chief executive officer. [3] [4] [6]
Nina Curtis and Natasha Bryant currently share the role of Strategist and are part of the Women’s Pathway Programme.
Wing Trimmer Kyle Langford joined the team ahead of the inaugural season in 2019.
Jason Waterhouse is the team’s Flight Controller.
Sam Newton and Kinley Fowler are the two Grinders in the team.
Ed Powys serves as the reserve sailor.
References
- ^ a b "Photos: Aussies claim victory in San Francisco Sail GP Championship". The Mercury News. 5 May 2019. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
- ^ "Larry Ellison's SailGP eyes SF Bay finale, major sponsors". San Francisco Business Times. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
- ^ a b "Australia SailGP Team News, Features, Exclusives, Athletes, Stats". SailGP. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
- ^ a b "Tom Slingsby leads 'world's best sailors' two years running". Central Coast News. 30 March 2022. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
- ^ "SailGP: Slingsby wins Grand Final and $1million in tight battle with Kiwis". www.sail-world.com. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
- ^ "Tom Slingsby | Australia SailGP Team". SailGP. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
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| Australia SailGP Team | |
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|
Australia SailGP Team | |
| Career | |
| Established | 2019 |
| Nation |
Australia |
| Team principal(s) | F50 League LLC |
| CEO | Tom Slingsby |
| Skipper | Tom Slingsby |
| Notable victories | |
| Yachts | |
| Sail no. | Boat name |
The Australia SailGP Team is an Australian sailing team led by Tom Slingsby which participates in SailGP. They are 3-time reigning and defending champions, having won every season since the competition formed in 2019.
History
Australia SailGP Team was established in 2019 by F50 League LLC as a part of the inaugural season of the SailGP competition. [1] [2]
It won the league's inaugural 2019 season, [1] as well as the subsequent 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons. [3] [4] [5]
Team
The Australia SailGP Team is led by Driver Tom Slingsby, who also serves as the team's chief executive officer. [3] [4] [6]
Nina Curtis and Natasha Bryant currently share the role of Strategist and are part of the Women’s Pathway Programme.
Wing Trimmer Kyle Langford joined the team ahead of the inaugural season in 2019.
Jason Waterhouse is the team’s Flight Controller.
Sam Newton and Kinley Fowler are the two Grinders in the team.
Ed Powys serves as the reserve sailor.
References
- ^ a b "Photos: Aussies claim victory in San Francisco Sail GP Championship". The Mercury News. 5 May 2019. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
- ^ "Larry Ellison's SailGP eyes SF Bay finale, major sponsors". San Francisco Business Times. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
- ^ a b "Australia SailGP Team News, Features, Exclusives, Athletes, Stats". SailGP. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
- ^ a b "Tom Slingsby leads 'world's best sailors' two years running". Central Coast News. 30 March 2022. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
- ^ "SailGP: Slingsby wins Grand Final and $1million in tight battle with Kiwis". www.sail-world.com. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
- ^ "Tom Slingsby | Australia SailGP Team". SailGP. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
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