Foiling Articles
The event was billed as one of the highlights of the Rolex SailGP Championship, and it did not disappoint. Racing unfolded in classic Saint-Tropez fashion: turquoise waters, glittering sunshine, and a breeze that built into a cauldron of unpredictability.
Mistral Mayhem on Day One Twelve international teams lined up with their 18-metre wingsails, foils and rudders primed, but it was the breeze that stole the show. With gusts spiralling across the bay and a steep sea state, crews were forced into split-second decisions.
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From Mistral mayhem to Riviera glory – SailGP Saint-Tropez at full throttle.
18-09-2025
It’s a big statement. Germany now sits alongside a clutch of long-term calendar anchors as SailGP seeks stability, local connection, and repeat impact. Perth stays on the map through 2028, New York returns in 2026 and 2027, and Rio de Janeiro steps in as a new, multi-year stop — delivering foiling drama to one of the most iconic waterfronts in the world. Bermuda is locked through 2028, with May 2027 dates confirmed.
20-08-2025
Melges Performance Sailboats makes waves as they announce the eagerly anticipated US launch of the Switch One Design, an innovative foiling dinghy.
25-07-2025
Hold onto your hats and tighten your lifejackets—SailGP is going to Germany for the very first time, and it promises to be an event for the ages. On August 16–17, the high-octane sailing series known for rewriting the rules of maritime racing will descend on the town of Sassnitz, nestled on the Baltic gem that is the island of Rügen. This isn’t your grandfather’s regatta—this is SailGP, where boats fly, and reputations are forged at over 100 kilometres per hour.
17-06-2025