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10/15/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/15/2026 08:22
Sneak Peek: Training F50 arrives in Pensacola ahead of base launch
SailGP's dedicated training F50 has arrived on site in Pensacola ahead of the league's new training base opening its doors next week.
Behind-the-scenes videos show shore crew unpacking multiple containers as they prepare to build, test and sea trial the F50 ahead of the first teams arriving to train at the facility.
Set to become fully operational next week, the facility is located at the American Magic Performance and Innovation Center in Pensacola and will give SailGP's 13 national teams access to world-class facilities to support year-round training.
Six teams, including Emirates GBR, have already booked training time at the facility - with Emirates GBR due to arrive next week in preparation for the last two events of the season.
Announced in January, the Pensacola training center will allow SailGP teams to test, train and innovate outside of race weekends for the first time and will be crucial, said league CEO Russell Coutts, in helping teams take a more professional approach to team management.
[Pensacola will be a 'huge factor'(https://sailgp.com/news/26/russell-coutts-injury-us-driver-taylor-canfield-wake-up-call-fleet/) in allowing the training of new athletes and building squad depth throughout all teams.
"The shareholders, sponsors and fans of these teams demand results - so there's far more pressure on athletes and managers to perform than ever before."
The racing continues on 21-22 November at the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix ahead of the championship-deciding Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix 2026 Season Grand Final on 28-29 November.
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