THE STORY
During the 2022 ROCKWOOL Denmark Sail Grand Prix in Copenhagen, the Denmark SailGP Team, led by driver Nicolai Sehested, narrowly avoided a collision during fleet racing. The incident underscored the heightened collision risk associated with compressed foiling courses. The team finished third in the event, with New Zealand securing the victory. (sailweb.co.uk)
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Denmark SailGP Team
WHY IT MATTERS
This near miss highlighted the safety challenges inherent in high-speed sailing competitions, prompting discussions on course design and safety protocols to mitigate collision risks.