13 F50s on the Line in Perth – Strong Winds, High Stakes

Thirteen SailGP F50 catamarans are lined up in Perth, racing out of Fremantle, with conditions promising exactly what SailGP fans love most: wind, speed, and drama.

Perth’s summer sea breezes are famous for building through the afternoon, and if they deliver as forecast, these 50-foot foiling machines will be right on the edge. The F50 is brutally fast in strong wind, but it’s also unforgiving—tiny errors in trimming, flight control, or tactics can turn a race in seconds.

Why Perth Matters

• Strong, consistent breeze tests both helms and flight controllers

• Open water with coastal effects rewards smart positioning

• High speeds mean penalties and manoeuvres are magnified

At 90+ km/h, these boats make river dinghy racing feel positively sedate. Yet the fundamentals are the same: balance, timing, and reading the wind. Whether you sail an RS Toura on the Thames or watch SailGP from the sofa, the lessons translate beautifully.

This weekend isn’t just about raw pace—it’s about control at the limit. And with 13 teams pushing hard, Fremantle could deliver one of the most spectacular SailGP events of the season.