SailGP is turning heads with its cutting-edge F50 foiling catamarans. What makes these sleek, high-performance boats fly above the waves at up to 100 KMH, and how do the teams harness advanced technology to gain a competitive edge? SailGP is more than just a test of sailing skill—it’s a showcase of innovation, speed, and precision engineering.
Behind the scenes, SailGP is powered by a state-of-the-art Private 5G network, connecting the boats, sensors, and shore teams in real time. Curious how a global sailing championship has become one of the most data-intensive sports on the planet? Watch our YouTube video to dive deeper into how SailGP leverages terabytes of live data, analytics, and communications technology to fuel split-second decisions and thrilling races.
Warren Jones, CTO of SailGP, and Jonathan Fischer, Global VP, OEM and Embedded Technologies from Ericsson, provide a guided tour:
– Private 5G enables real-time transmission of massive data (60 billion requests daily) from the dozen F50 catamarans
– Quick setup and teardown of mobile network infrastructure at global racing venues, with rugged access points that withstand harsh marine conditions
– Low-latency connectivity powers critical applications including telemetry, TV broadcasts, boat-to-boat communication, and real-time data sharing with fans worldwide
