In a thrilling display of sailing prowess, the SailGP debutants Sweden and Australia are tied for the lead and fourth place, respectively, after the first day of racing in Fremantle. But here's where it gets controversial... While Australia's Flying Roos secured a strong fourth spot, Sweden's Artemis Racing, helmed by Australian sailing legend Nathan Outteridge, snatched first place from France in the third round. And this is the part most people miss... Despite Sweden's impressive performance, both nations have faced challenges, with key crew members suffering injuries during training due to the strong afternoon winds, colloquially known as the 'Fremantle doctor'. The Australians lost star recruit Iain Jensen to a serious knee injury, while Sweden's Chris Draper required stitches for facial injuries after being thrown into their catamaran's trampoline. The crowd, numbering around 15,000, lapped up Fremantle's debut, with strong support for Team New Zealand, France, and Great Britain. Attendee Rick Fiddes enjoyed the event but expressed a desire for more public viewing. Race five and six are scheduled for Sunday, with the competition heating up and the potential for more surprises as the teams battle for the top spot.
