Black-Foils Articles
Emirates GBR Seize the Helm in Cádiz: Fletcher’s Crew Dominate as SailGP Season Nears Its Grand Finale
As the sun beat down on southern Spain’s sailing capital, a sell-out crowd packed the waterfront for another chapter in what’s become one of the most thrilling seasons in SailGP history. Twelve national teams launched their F50 foiling catamarans into the famous Andalusian chop — 24-metre wings gleaming, grinders primed, and flight controllers braced for the unpredictable Mistral breeze that makes Cádiz one of the toughest venues in the global circuit.
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Brits Fly, Kiwis Flounder – Cádiz Turns Red as Emirates GBR Command the Foiling Stage
10-10-2025
Fletcher’s team, cheered on by a roaring hometown crowd, had looked sharp all weekend but fell just short in a shortened, high-drama final on the Solent. The Swiss SailGP Team, skippered by Sebastian Schneiter, grabbed third — a first-ever finals appearance for the team, and a weekend they won’t forget anytime soon.
Burling was all business on the podium. “Challenging conditions, but the team delivered,” he said. “We’re proud to be heading into the European swing as leaders.
23-07-2025