SailGP’s second event of the 2026 season will be remembered for the wrong reasons, but, given how serious the risks now appear to have become, Matt considers whether this should and could this be the turning point for SailGP.
So, rather than focussing intense racing in a perfect setting, talk around the event centred on how terrifyingly close the latest collision came to tragedy.
Having said that – and given some very tricky, gusty conditions – the racing was fascinating to watch as this demanding race course highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of various teams.
