Taranto, in the heart of Puglia, a seafaring capital with a thousand-year history, will host the second event of SailGP Season 2 and the first-ever Italy Sail Grand Prix on 5 and 6 June.
The best athletes in the class will race aboard the lightning-fast F50 catamarans, equipped with foil technology that lets the hulls “fly” over the crystal-clear waters of the “Mar Grande” at incredible speeds of almost 50 knots (around 100 km/h). The eight nations – representing Australia, Denmark, France, Great Britain, Japan, Spain, New Zealand and the United States – and their international teams will face off in what promises to be one of the most spectacular events of the championship. A thrilling race between identical boats where the athletes’ skill will make the difference and guarantee maximum adrenaline. When SailGP lands in Taranto it will also aim to launch a collective challenge for the future of the planet. Through the #raceforthefuture programme, SailGP is the first sports organisation to produce climate-positive events, offsetting more than the carbon footprint generated by staging the championship, championing a world powered by nature with the ultimate goal of accelerating the transition to clean energy.

The “SailGp – powered by nature” is the sailing championship that races for a better future, promoting a world powered by nature. The flagship competition for F50 catamarans, SailGp features national teams competing on short, intense courses in stadium-racing style regattas on the most iconic waters in the world.

The winner of the second SailGp season will receive a one-million-dollar prize. Across the season’s eight events, the best athletes in international sailing compete aboard identical, high-tech, high-speed F50 catamarans capable of exceeding 50 knots (around 100 km/h).

SailGp 2021 Taranto, the Race Village

The SailGp Race Village in Taranto will be set up on the seafront, at the historic Rotonda Marinai d’Italia, in the heart of the city, a location with a breathtaking view over the Mar Grande and a perfect spot for the SailGp spectator area. Set up in partnership with Cantine San Marzano and complete with a refreshment area, the Race Village will be free to enter and, in compliance with anti-contagion rules, will let visitors follow live commentary of the races and attend the crews’ prize-giving ceremony.

SAIL GP TARANTO TARAS SUB Offer – Watch the race from a RIB

Taras Sub is making two RIBs available, with a total of 35 places, so you can watch the race from the front row.

We offer:

• Panoramic excursion in the Mar Grande, passing along the Cheradi Islands and close to the Aragonese Castle aboard the two Taras Sub RIBs
• On-Water access along the SailGP race perimeter
• Snacks and soft drinks served on board during the outing
• 4-hour On-Water Experience
• Departure/Return: boarding and disembarkation at Taranto Yacht (RIB Taras 1) and Cantieri del Sud (RIB Taras 2)
• Max no. of guests on board Taras 1: 14
• Max no. of guests on board Taras 2: 18