FoilingFifty Articles
Following a sensational debut in September 2025, Geneva has rapidly established itself as one of SailGP’s most compelling natural stadiums. Last year’s inaugural edition drew a sold-out crowd, with more than 8,500 ticketed fans lining the lakefront to witness F50 foiling catamarans slicing across the water at astonishing speeds. The atmosphere was electric, the racing razor-close, and the setting unforgettable — even if local hopes were dashed when the Germany SailGP Team, presented by Deutsche Bank, denied Switzerland victory on home waters.
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Foiling at full speed, on waters that demand precision.
11-02-2026
Two days. Twelve boats. One million-dollar finish line. It’s the ultimate test of precision, pressure, and performance — where three can race, but only one can win sailing’s most coveted crown and the US $2 million top prize.
The Format: Two Days, One Champion Hosted at Mina Zayed Marina, the Abu Dhabi Grand Final will see all 12 national teams take to the line for two intense days of fleet racing.
27-11-2025