SailGP fans were out in full force – with sell-out crowds on-shore and nearly one thousand registered boats lining the racecourse – to enjoy the second and final day of the Italy Sail Grand Prix in Taranto.
Keeping spectators on edge, Nathan Outteridge’s Japan SailGP Team reigned supreme with a massive win in the final podium race to secure a home victory for Italian sailor Francesco Bruni.
Spain finished in second place in front of Jimmy Spithill’s U.S team to move to the top of
the SailGP Championship leaderboard following the opening two events of the season.
Nathan Outteridge's Japanese team won the final of the SailGP Grand Prix in Taranto after taking advantage of the USA's late crash down, which broke their rudder and ended their chances of victory.
Both teams were joined in the winner-takes-all final by Spain however on the fourth leg, it was Japan who were closest to the USA and therefore able to capitalise on their mistake.
The victory capped a consistent weekend of sailing for Outteridge's team. Over the course of five regular races prior to the final, they were never out of the top three and the weekend was a sharp turnaround from them not being able to finish in Bermuda, due to a collision with the USA.
SailGP Championship - Season Points
Country Points
Spain 16
Great Britain 15
Japan 14
New Zealand 13
France 12
Australia 12
United States 11
Denmark 11
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