Media Program

*The below schedule is provisional and subject to change. Please check back regularly for updates.

NORTHSTAR SAILGP TEAM MEET & GREET
Wednesday, June 17
5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Acadia Dock / Bluenose II, Halifax Waterfront
About: Members of Canada’s NorthStar SailGP Team will be available for a meet-and-greet, interviews, photos and signings following an exhibition race against sailors from the Optimist North American Championship.

OPENING PRESS CONFERENCE
Friday, June 19
Doors open: 8:30 a.m.; Event begins: 9:00 a.m.
Location: SailGP Adrenaline Lounge, Salter Lot, 1521 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 1R9, Canada
About: The SailGP Opening Press Conference will set the scene for the weekend ahead, with a moderated panel followed by interview opportunities with SailGP athletes and executives. If you have specific media requests for interviews, please email media@sailgp.com in advance. Without a request, we cannot guarantee the athlete will be present.

MEDIA TEAM BASE TOUR
Friday, June 19
10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Location: SailGP Technical Site, Cutwater Cl, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 0C7, Canada
About: Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the SailGP Tech Site, where you'll get a rare glimpse into the cutting-edge technology and teamwork that power the world's fastest sail racing. You must wear closed-toe shoes at the Tech Site and will need an approved media accreditation to access the site.

PRACTICE RACING
Friday, June 19
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Media Center open from 11:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location: SailGP Media Center, Salter Lot, 1521 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 1R9, Canada
About: All teams will have a day of practice racing prior to competition. Media are able to view and capture assets from the shore.
Access: To enter the Media Center, media must present valid media accreditation on their smartphones.

PRE-RACE MEDIA WELCOME
Friday, June 19
From 6:30 p.m. onwards
Location: Stubborn Goat, 1580 Argyle St, Halifax, NS B3J 2B3, Canada
About: Media covering the event are invited to join the SailGP Media Team for a pre-race weekend welcome drink ahead of racing. This informal gathering provides an opportunity to connect with fellow media representatives and members of the SailGP Media Team prior to the start of the event.

RACE-DAY MEDIA CENTER
Saturday, June 20 & Sunday, June 21
Media Center hours: 1:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Racing from 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: SailGP Media Center, Salter Lot, 1521 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 1R9, Canada
About: Media will have the opportunity to interview athletes post-race in the Media Mixed Zone after racing has concluded each day. Prize giving will start immediately after the racing has finished on Sunday at the SailGP Race Stadium.
Access: To enter the Media Center, media must present valid media accreditation on their smartphones.