F50s hit the water in iconic Sydney Harbour ahead of Australia SailGP

Eight teams took to the water in their F50s in Sydney Harbour on Thursday ahead of the Australia Sail Grand Prix.

Defending champions Tom Slingsby and his Australia SailGP Team will be looking to claim victory on home soil.

Fresh off a big win in Cadiz in October, the Aussies currently top the leaderboard on 45 points, one point clear of Nathan Outteridge's Japan SailGP Team and the United States driven by Jimmy Spithill, both on 44 points.

The races will take place on 17-18 December.