The races had already been moved up two-and-a-half hours to avoid a looming thunderstorm when the skies opened up on Saturday afternoon. This was a New York summer, after all. Each day, hot and humid, has a chance of a torrential downpour. This is nothing new. Now imagine racing a sailboat in these bipolar conditions, clouds spitting, winds fluctuating and gusting to over 20 miles an hour. Imagine meticulously maneuvering through tight turns at 60 miles an hour while avoiding the 11 other nations who had come to New York to battle for the sixth round of the sailing world title, the Rolex SailGP Championship. This is the life of a professional sailor. Sailors are just like every other athlete — they train, they compete, and they perform in front of an audience, both those who attend in person and those who watch the races via broadcast around the world. Read the full story on amNY.com or link in bio. 🎥📝 Miles Bolton #SailGP #NewYorkSGP