In addition to this, a further nine young people have been recruited to the Inspire program to join the Shore Teams for the nine teams competing in the Grand Prix.

Other roles for which young people have been recruited include; On Water Operations, Race Management, Data Analysis, Medical Assistant and a host of media focused positions including a Broadcast Spotter and a Photographer.

This is the second year that SailGP has run this program, and it aims to create pathways to employment for those taking part.

One example of this is Max Griggs, a University of Plymouth MSci Ocean Science graduate, who applied for an internship role with SailGP through the 2021 Inspire careers program.  

After impressing during his internship, Max, 24, was offered a full-time role in SailGP’s Wing Team that builds and maintains the aircraft-type wing sail that powers the high-speed F50. He has worked at every event since and travelled to eight countries.