The SailGP fleet in action with the Abu Dhabi skyline in the background on day one of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix on Saturday. Photo: SailGP
Great Britain, Germany, Switzerland, the US, Canada and Denmark take part in race four of the second day of the Abu Dhabi SailGP on Sunday. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The Abu Dhabi skyline served as a racing backdrop. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Team Canada went into day two with 19 points. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Team France went into day two with 17 points. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Team Switzerland warm up for race 4, season 4 of the SailGP in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Team Spain take part in race 5, season 4 of the SailGP in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Team Emirates GBR take part in race 5, season 4 of the SailGP in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Teams take part in race 4, season 4 of the SailGP in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Team Denmark warm up for race 4, season 4 of the SailGP in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Take That performs on stage after the first day of racing. Photo: SailGP
Take That performed their popular hits Back for Good, Shine, Relight my Fire and Rule the World. Photo: SailGP
Spectators enjoy the action from the grandstand. Photo: SailGP
Teams finish in race 5, season 4 of the SailGP in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Crowds gathered in Abu Dhabi's Mina Zayed to watch the first Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix.
Taking place on Saturday and Sunday, the close-to-shore race saw USA, Spain and New Zealand proceed to three-boat final on the last day. New Zealand went on to win the event on Sunday.
British band Take That entertained audiences with a high-energy performance on Saturday night, closing off a day of entertaining sport.
Three of the five original Take That members took to the stage, performing hits including Back for Good, Shine, Relight My Fire and Rule The World. According to organisers, it was the first time SailGP has combined its racing with live entertainment – and there’s more to come over the weekend.
British band Take That perform on day one of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix on Saturday. Photo: SailGP
On day two, Spain went into the event with 21 points, followed by New Zealand with 20 points and the US with 19 points.
The fourth season of the Sail Grand Prix is currently underway. The season began in Chicago, US, in June and has since travelled to Los Angeles; Saint-Tropez, France; Taranto, Italy; Cadiz, Spain; and Dubai. The Dubai event was held on December 9 and 10. To close the season, the event will travel to Sydney, Australia; Christchurch, New Zealand; Bermuda; Halifax, Canada and New York, before finishing in San Francisco in July.
At each Sail Grand Prix, 10 national teams take part in five fleet races across two days, before a winner-takes-all, three-boat final on the second day.
The winner of the final is named event champion and awarded 10 points in the Championship Leaderboard, which is added to a cumulative season total. The three highest ranked teams at the end of the 13-event season qualify for the SailGP Championship Grand Final, with a $2 million prize pot.
Goalkeepers: Francis Uzoho, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Daniel Akpeyi Defenders: Olaoluwa Aina, Abdullahi Shehu, Chidozie Awaziem, William Ekong, Leon Balogun, Kenneth Omeruo, Jamilu Collins, Semi Ajayi Midfielders: John Obi Mikel, Wilfred Ndidi, Oghenekaro Etebo, John Ogu Forwards: Ahmed Musa, Victor Osimhen, Moses Simon, Henry Onyekuru, Odion Ighalo, Alexander Iwobi, Samuel Kalu, Paul Onuachu, Kelechi Iheanacho, Samuel Chukwueze
On Standby: Theophilus Afelokhai, Bryan Idowu, Ikouwem Utin, Mikel Agu, Junior Ajayi, Valentine Ozornwafor
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