Photos: Mubadala SailGP Season 3 Grand Final practice in San Francisco

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Team USA and Team Denmark practice on their F50 catamarans in San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Nine teams from across the globe are competing to decide the overall season champion this weekend during the Mubadala SailGP Season 3 Grand Final. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

The Mubadala SailGP Season 3 Grand Final kicks off in San Francisco this weekend with some of the best sailors in the world from nine countries vying for the championship.

The boats are known for high tech and high speed, and the identical hydro-foiling F50 catamarans can fly across the bay at speeds of up to 60 mph.

The weekend’s racing will decide who will compete against Season 3 leader Australia in the Grand Final race, a winner-take-all, final sprint to claim the $1 million grand prize. The U.S. SailGP Team, helmed by sailing legend Jimmy Spithill, is mathematically unable to qualify for the Grand Final, but hopes to win the weekend Grand Prix on home turf.

The event will also include onshore entertainment and activities for fans in the Marina Green Race Village, including live music, food and beverage vendors, and interactive exhibits. To purchase limited tickets and learn more, see their website here.