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Hans Henken to Start in SailGP’s Season 5 in Dubai This Weekend

By John Arndt | November 20, 2024 | Dubai |

The fifth season of SailGP will start this coming weekend in Dubai. Getting back on board TeamUSA as flight controller is US Olympic bronze medalist Hans Henken. He was last on board with Jimmy Spithill in seasons 3 and 4 before being injured and stepping aside to recover and pursue an Olympic medal in the 49er class. Henken and skipper Ian Barrows succeeded in bringing home a bronze!

Hans Henken is back sailing with SailGP.
Hans Henken has rejoined TeamUSA in Season 5 of SailGP.
© 2024 SailGP

The team was sold last year, with Taylor Canfield and Mike Buckley taking over. They never got up to speed in Season 4 and finished near the bottom of the rankings. They’re hoping to step up the game for Season 5.

TeamUSA is sporting new colors for season 5.
TeamUSA is sporting new colors for SailGP’s Season 5.
© 2024 SailGP

Two days of racing will be held for the 11 teams this weekend, November 23/24, in Dubai. You can follow the racing here.

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