KPMG AUSTRALIA SAIL GRAND PRIX | SYDNEY
Friday 7 February
Drivers Photo/Overlay // 8:00 - 8:30am @ Mrs Macquarie’s Chair
Press Conference // 9:00 - 10:00 am @ Sydney Opera House
Champions For Change // 10:30 am - 1:30 pm @ KPMG Office in Barangaroo
Media Center open // 12:00 - 7:30 pm @ SailGP Technical Site on Glebe Island
Practice Race Day // 1:30 - 3:00 pm // please note there is no live viewing of the racing available
Dockside - Tech Base Tour // 5:00 - 7:00 pm @ SailGP Technical Site on Glebe Island
Saturday 8 February
Media Center open // 12:00 - 7:30 pm @ SailGP Technical Site on Glebe Island
Race Stadium on Shark Island departure // 1:15 pm from Man O’War Steps // please enquire about the media ticket
Race day 1 // 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Mixed Zone for media interviews // immediately after racing @ SailGP Technical Site on Glebe Island
Sunday 9 February
Media Center open // 12:00 - 7:30 pm @ SailGP Technical Site on Glebe Island
Race Stadium on Shark Island departure // 1:15 pm from Man O’War Steps // please enquire about the media ticket
Race day 2 // 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Prize Giving // immediately after racing, on Shark Island
Mixed Zone for media interviews // immediately after racing @ SailGP Technical Site on Glebe Island
All timings refer to local time at the venue.
The above schedule is provisional and subject to change.
ACCESS
Access to the media center and other SailGP sites is with media accreditation only. Please click on the ACCREDITATION tab (on Media Hub homepage) and follow the steps to apply for the media accreditation.
KEY MEDIA LOCATIONS
SailGP Technical Site // James Craig Rd, Rozelle NSW 2039, Entrance via Port Authority Gate House
SailGP Media Center // SailGP Technical Site, James Craig Rd, Rozelle NSW 2039, Entrance via Port Authority Gate House
SailGP Press Conference // Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000
Drivers Photo/Overlay // West of Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney NSW 2000,
Champions For Change // KPMG Office, Level 38 Tower 3/300 Barangaroo Ave, Sydney NSW 2000
Dockside // SailGP Technical Site, James Craig Rd, Rozelle NSW 2039, Entrance via Port Authority Gate House
SailGP Race Stadium // Shark Island, ferries depart from Man'O War Steps, Farm Cove Street, Sydney NSW 2000
PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
To arrive at the SailGP venues, we recommend using public transport or taxi/ride share. Should you decide to drive, please note that there is no reserved parking available, but we would recommend the following carparks:
Drivers Photo/Overlay, Press Conference & Race Stadium // Wilson Parking, 2A Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000
Champions For Change // Wilson Parking, 25B Hickson Rd, Millers Point NSW 2000
Technical Site, Media Centre & Dockside // limited parking available, please enquire about the parking pass
LIVE RACING
Please note that live racing cannot be viewed from the Media Center on Glebe Island, however the live broadcast will be shown on screens within the Media Center. We will only be able to offer access to Shark Island to a limited number of media.
MEDIA & PHOTO BOATS
Please note that unfortunately we have no media or photo boats available this time. You will be able to watch racing from the race stadium on Shark Island (please see above about the tickets) or on TV screens at the Media Centre.
ENQUIRIES
Should you have any questions in regards with the media program, please do not hesitate to email us at mediaservices@sailgp.com.