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Great Britain Sail Grand Prix

30th July 2022 @ 8:00 am 31st July 2022 @ 5:00 pm

Great Britain SailGP Team helmed by Ben Ainslie in action on Race Day 2 of Bermuda SailGP presented by Hamilton Princess, Season 3, in Bermuda. 15th May 2022. Photo: Ricardo Pinto for SailGP

Adrenaline will be pumping throughout Plymouth Sound as the world’s most exciting racing on-water returns in 2022.

SailGP will host its Great Britain Sail Grand Prix in Plymouth for the second year running, following a bumper event in 2021.

The thrilling racing across the water will see ten international teams compete: Canada and Switzerland are new additions, joining the existing teams from Australia, Denmark, France, Great Britain, Japan, New Zealand, Spain and the United States.

SailGP races for a better future, championing a world powered by nature. The world’s most thrilling race on water, expect to see national teams battling in short, intense races. The high-tech, high-speed action features sailing’s best athletes racing in identical hydro foiling F50 catamarans, flying at speeds approaching 100 km/h.

Last year, tens of thousands of spectators watched the spectacle, enjoying the amazing views offered by the natural amphitheatre of Plymouth Sound.

In 2022, as well as continuing important conservation and development work as part of the new Plymouth Sound National Marine Park, the city will also sign SailGP’s Climate Action Charter, committing to local impact projects that focus on clean energy impact and wider ocean conservation.

SailGP has been measuring, reducing and contributing its entire carbon footprint since 2019. It has now set an ambitious target of 55 per cent reduction of its carbon footprint – based on science – by 2025, as well as committing to being fully powered by nature by 2025 on shore and on the water.

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Love this weeks 'Scene of the Sound' was sent in by David Peake! Life beneath the water is fascinating 😍

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One of our favourite views is Firestone Bay, looking beautifully blue here 😍🌊

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Purple haze 💜

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As dusk falls, the banks of the River Tamar light up providing a beautiful spectacle as you cross the Tamar Bridge. Captured effortlessly by @brianaitkenheadpictures 🌝

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⚡Newsflash!⚡

Weather permitting, the swimming pontoons will return to Plymouth Sound next week. Keep an eye out on our socials for further updates 🙌🏊

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We loveeee this weeks 'Scene of the Sound', check this out! 😍

What a fantastic capture submitted by Verity Baulch.

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This week is National Lottery Open Week, and we wanted to say #ThanksToYou to National Lottery players and The National Lottery Heritage Fund for funding our project! 🤞💙 ...

What a glorious view across the Cornish side of Plymouth Sound National Marine Park 💙💚

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Who's looking forward to a spot of SUP yoga this summer? We certainly are!🤩🧘

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We love it when historic vessels pass through the marine park. Such a lovely sight 💙

This is the Lynher Tamar River barge. It was built in 1896 and underwent a restoration in 1990s. Now it is used for education workshops and sailing experiences around #PSNMP and the River Tamar.

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Ever wondered what it's like to be a Plymouth Sound National Marine Park volunteer?

We had a chat with Maddie from @plymuni at one of our events, and here's her take on volunteering with us. We agree with Maddie; just give it a go! 😄

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Plymouth Sound is looking beautifully blue here!

You can't beat a stroll along Mount Batten Breakwater on a Sunday afternoon 🚶☀️

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