So Much More Than Thrills On The Water
Ōtautahi, Christchurch was the host city for the inaugural ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix on Whakaraupō, Lyttelton Harbour 18 - 19 March 2023. The spectacular close-to-shore racing was witnessed by 15,000 people at Naval Point and another 4500 at the central city live site.
Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Rāpaki hold guardianship over the harbour and worked closely with SailGP and ChristchurchNZ to bring the event to life. The sold-out event left a legacy of benefits for Christchurch, from inspirational programmes for youth to improved infrastructure, strengthened cultural partnerships and new initiatives in conservation and sustainably-focused business. Thanks to all the community partners and stakeholders who made this event such a success and we look forward to bringing you the event again in 2025.
SailGP And Ngāti Wheke Help Heal The Land To Help Heal The Water
The first SailGP Purpose Project will help restore a wetland at Rāpaki.
Christchurch And SailGP Are Champions For Positive Change
At the heart of SailGP’s vision towards a better sport and a better planet is its global thought leadership programme, Champions for Change. Taking place the day before the race weekend, the flagship event was a highlight of the SailGP programme here in Ōtautahi Christchurch.
SailGP Is Breaking Boundaries For Female Athletes
A highlight during event week of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix | Christchurch was Breaking Boundaries, an evening with SailGP Women’s Pathway athletes.
SailGP And Lincoln University Spark Sporting Inspiration
An alumni event at Lincoln University was an additional element of the SailGP Inspire Programme here in Christchurch and a major highlight of the event week.
SailGP A Vessel For Cultural Partnerships
When the expected local and global broadcast audience of more than 50 million people tune in to watch the ITM New Zealand SailGP Grand Prix | Christchurch, one of the first things they will see is a beautifully carved waka leading out the hi-tech, high-flying F50 catamarans on Whakaraupō, Lyttelton Harbour.
Local Youth Get In On The SailGP Action
Launched in the league’s inaugural season in 2019, Inspire is SailGP’s community, education and outreach pillar — driven by the belief that sailing can be a force for good, powered by nature and driven by purpose.
SailGP News
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Benefit Of International Sailing Regatta Goes Beyond The Harbour
A report into Christchurch’s recent success with the first New Zealand SailGP event shows benefit went far beyond economic success. -
Inaugural SailGP Event Makes Waves For City’s Economy
Event data shows NZ’s first SailGP event was a winner in terms of economic benefit and positive feedback from attendees. -
SailGP And Ngāti Wheke Help Heal The Land To Help Heal The Water
The first SailGP Purpose Project will help restore a wetland at Rāpaki. -
Credit: Akaroa & The Bays Marine Mammal Management Plan For The ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Released
Setting a new benchmark and a blueprint for future sailing events. -
Credit: David Gray for SailGP Local Community Gears-Up For the New Zealand Sail Grand Prix, Christchurch
Around 200 residents at a Lyttelton community forum last night got a glimpse of what to expect when SailGP comes to Christchurch. -
Credit: Eloi Stichelbaut for SailGP 2023 New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Dates And Race Course Confirmed
SailGP has today confirmed the highly-anticipated New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Christchurch will take place on March 18-19, 2023. -
Credit: Ugo Fonolla for SailGP SailGP Makes Long-Term Commitment To Racing In New Zealand
New Zealand features in first eight cities unveiled in an expanded SailGP Season 3. -
Credit: Beau Outteridge for SailGP Two Seasons Of SailGP Coming To Christchurch
SailGP will bring its brand of adrenaline-filled racing to Christchurch’s Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour for two events over the next four yea… -
Credit: Eloi Stichelbaut for SailGP SailGP Has Cancelled The New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Christchurch Event
Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, SailGP has confirmed the cancellation of the New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Christchurch event. -
Credit: David Gray for SailGP Additional Work Under Way For SailGP
Christchurch City Council is assessing what work can be carried out to roads and pedestrian access ways it owns and manages to and from the …
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