Who won the opening round of the SailGP championship in Perth?

The defending champions, Great Britain, won the opening round of the SailGP championship in Perth.

What was Dylan Fletcher's reaction to Great Britain's SailGP win?

Dylan Fletcher described the victory as an 'incredible result' and stated he felt 'on cloud nine.'

Which teams competed in the SailGP Perth final race?

Great Britain, Australia, and France competed in the winner-takes-all final race of the SailGP Perth championship.

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Great Britain Claims SailGP Perth Opening Round Victory

18 Jan

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Summary

Great Britain won the SailGP championship's opening round.
The team secured victory in two out of three fleet races.
Dylan Fletcher described the win as an incredible and ecstatic result.

Great Britain Claims SailGP Perth Opening Round Victory

Great Britain, the reigning champions, have triumphed in the first round of the current SailGP season. The team, under the helm of Dylan Fletcher, showcased exceptional skill by winning two out of the three initial fleet races in Perth.

Their strong performance continued into the final day, where they successfully fended off competitive challenges from Australia and France. This decisive victory in the winner-takes-all final race secured their top position in the opening round of the championship.

Helmsman Dylan Fletcher expressed his elation, calling the outcome an "incredible result" and feeling "on cloud nine." Ben Ainslie, the team's chief executive and a four-time Olympic gold medallist, conveyed his deep pride in the team's outstanding effort and accomplishment.