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11/10/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/10/2026 05:24

171,000 entries, one lucky winner: Meet our Perth competition winner!

Out of a staggering 171,000 entries, there could only be one winner of SailGP's biggest-ever competition. And it was Georgina Bowles, 43, from Bristol, UK, who landed the VIP experience of a lifetime at the 2027 Australia Sail Grand Prix in Perth - much to her surprise.

"I honestly genuinely thought it was a scam. I was like, 'This is not real!'" she says. Even after SailGP confirmed she was indeed the lucky winner, the news still hadn't quite sunk in.

The incredible prize will see Georgina and her partner, Cayetano Rizo Giraldez, experience the world's fastest racing on water from the exclusive VELA Beach Club on Perth's stunning waterfront. The prize also includes return flights, accommodation and USD $5,000 spending money.

A new SailGP fan, Georgina stumbled across the competition by chance while scrolling through Facebook and decided to enter, admitting she "didn't think anything of it". That was until the winning email landed in her inbox.

"Then I got an email and was like, 'What? Me? Little me?'"

Now, she's looking forward to experiencing SailGP's edge-of-your-seat racing live, alongside an unforgettable Western Australian adventure. The prize includes a luxury day trip to Rottnest Island, featuring a Quokka Hopper tour and a Catch & Cook seafood experience, courtesy of Tourism Western Australia.

A keen traveller, Georgina is particularly excited to visit Australia for the first time and share the experience with her partner.

"Australia was definitely on my list of places to get to. I didn't think I'd ever do it, though," she says. "It's just such an incredible opportunity, and I love that I get to share it with him."

Georgina's story is proof that you never know where a scroll through social media might take you. Follow SailGP on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with the latest competitions, giveaways and opportunities to win incredible experiences. Who knows? The next lucky winner might be you.

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