A Dive into Brazil's Maiden Voyage in SailGP: Retrospective with Grael and a Sneak Peek at the 2026 Calendar

Published: 19 Apr 2025
Reflecting on their first season, Mubadala Brazil's skipper unveils his team's journey in the SailGP world, along with their strategies and dreams for upcoming seasons.

Agile, swift, and full of potential - Mubadala Brazil made its impressive debut in the exhilarating world of SailGP. A lot rode on the shoulders of the man at the helm - the experienced and highly dynamic skipper, Grael. Reflecting on the team’s inaugural season, Grael paints a vivid picture of the trials, the triumphs, and the ceaseless tides of challenge and change that marked their journey.

The skipper’s reflections not only shed light on their nascent start, but they also reveal the myriad ways in which the team adapted and grew. Throughout their first season, Mubadala Brazil showcased an extraordinary melding of individual skill, calculated risk-taking, and sail-hardened experiences – a perfect storm for a fresh, new contender. Moreover, the lessons gleaned from Grael’s reflections pave a clear path towards their strategies and potentially greater victories in the future seasons.

Sailing is indeed as much about the journey as about the destination. Grael’s reflections, illuminated with wisdom and humility, offer an inspiring look into the world of sailing as represented by Mubadala Brazil’s first season in SailGP. It is an ode to their incredible collective journey, a testament to their enduring spirit, and an exciting preview of what’s to come in the thrilling arena of SailGP.