Fremantle Prepares for SailGP as High-Speed Racing Meets High-Tech Seabed Mapping
Good evening and all eyes are on Western Australia right now as Fremantle gets ready to make its debut on the global SailGP stage. This weekend, the port city will host one of the fastest and most spectacular sports on water and the build-up has gone far beyond boats and grandstands.
Just off Bathers Beach, teams from around the world will race identical 50-foot foiling catamarans, machines so advanced they appear to fly above the sea. These boats can hit speeds of more than 100 kilometres an hour, just metres from the shoreline. It is thrilling to watch, but it also demands extreme precision and safety.
That is where a major behind-the-scenes effort comes in. In the lead-up to the Perth Sail Grand Prix, authorities have carried out the most detailed seabed mapping ever done for a major aquatic event in Western Australia. Using advanced sonar, drones and laser scanning technology, experts have created a high-resolution 3D model of the Fremantle seabed and surrounding waters.
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This mapping gives organisers a clear picture of what lies beneath the surface. That includes old underwater piles from historic jetties, the depth near breakwaters and even the precise locations of known shipwrecks. All of this information helps reduce risks for sailors, officials and support crews during the race.
But the impact goes beyond just two days of competition. This data will now feed into updated nautical charts, improving safety for commercial vessels, recreational boaters and future marine events in the area. It is a long-term benefit that stays with Fremantle well after the SailGP teams pack up and move on.
For the city itself, this event is about more than sport. SailGP brings global attention, thousands of visitors and international broadcast coverage. Fremantle is being showcased as a world-class sailing destination, backed by strong winds, dramatic coastal views and a deep sailing history that dates back decades.
Crowds are expected to line the shore, fill purpose-built grandstands and watch from the water as the season-opening races unfold. For local sailors and fans, it is a full-circle moment. For the global sailing community, it is a fresh and exciting venue added to the calendar.
As the boats prepare to launch and final safety checks are completed, Fremantle stands ready. High-speed racing above the water, cutting-edge science below it and a city stepping confidently onto the world stage. That is the scene here as SailGP arrives in Western Australia and it promises to be a spectacular start to the season.
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