France Set New SailGP Speed Record on Wild Opening Day in Sassnitz
France reached 107.63 km/h to break the SailGP speed record as New Zealand’s Black Foils finished day one atop their group.
- The Black Foils lead group A at the SailGP regatta in Sassnitz, Germany, after a strong opening day, securing first, second, and third in three fleet races to edge ahead of France.
- After struggling in Portsmouth last month, the team is attempting to recapture past form during a difficult season marked by inconsistent results and missed finals.
- France set a new SailGP speed record of 107.63km/h while racing on the Baltic Sea, surpassing the previous 103.93km/h record Denmark established at the same venue last season.
- "We definitely feel really solid in those conditions," Black Foils strategist Liv Mackay said, crediting strong warm-up preparation for the team's consistent opening-day performance.
- The top two teams from each group advance to tomorrow's event final, positioning the Black Foils to secure their first final appearance of the season if they maintain their lead.
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