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    Oct 01, 2020 3 minutes

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    PLYMOUTH TO HOST SAILGP

    Plymouth is to host SailGP’s Season 2 European debut in July 2021.

    The global sailing league will feature eight teams for next year, including the Great Britain SailGP Team, skippered by Sir Ben Ainslie, and the New Zealand GP Team, all racing F50 wingsailed foiling cats.

    Plymouth was selected following a competitive six-month-long bid process involving five other UK cities.

    “Plymouth is a fantastic sailing venue with a natural amphitheatre for the fans to watch these amazing F50s,” commented Sir Ben.

    Plymouth SailGP

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