SailGP 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
For fans of speed, technology, and pure adrenaline on water, this marks the return of one of sailing’s most respected names. With a reputation forged in America’s Cup campaigns and global circuits, Artemis brings back a mix of experience, innovation, and Swedish competitive spirit that will raise the stakes in SailGP’s record-breaking sixth season.
The new season opens in January 2026 in Perth, Australia, and Artemis will be there, foils humming, ready to prove themselves against the fastest boats and sharpest minds in the sport.
05-10-2025
ST TROPEZ, FRANCE — The glamour of the French Riviera collided with the raw power of foiling catamarans this weekend as the ROCKWOOL France Sail Grand Prix kicked off in Saint-Tropez. Against the backdrop of the Mistral’s infamous gusts and a sell-out shoreline crowd, Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team, helmed by Olympic champion Dylan Fletcher, snatched the top spot after a day of chaotic, high-octane racing.
18-09-2025
SASSNITZ, SEPTEMBER 2025 – For the Germany SailGP Team, the 2025 season began under a cloud. A punishing 12-point penalty in Sydney left them trailing from the outset, fighting uphill against the fiercest competition in sailing. But as the latest episode of SailGP’s acclaimed behind-the-scenes docuseries Racing on the Edge reveals, Germany have turned adversity into belief – and on their home waters in Sassnitz, they finally delivered the breakthrough performance their fans had been waiting for.
15-09-2025
SailGP — the fastest show afloat — has confirmed a major three-season commitment for Germany, making Sassnitz a fixture in 2026 and 2027 after a sell-out debut where Deutsche Bank’s home team won race one and ROCKWOOL Denmark hit a record-breaking 103.93 km/h.
20-08-2025
Olympic champion Dylan Fletcher’s comeback takes the spotlight in the latest Racing on the Edge episode, “Fletcher’s Return” — a raw, behind-the-scenes look at the man’s fight to reclaim his seat at the sharp end of SailGP.
18-08-2025
They came, they foiled, they snatched it. Peter Burling’s Black Foils pulled off a slick, late-game heist in Portsmouth to steal a home win from Dylan Fletcher and the Emirates GBR crew — putting New Zealand on top of the 2025 SailGP leaderboard in the process.
23-07-2025
SailGP, the much-anticipated global sailing event, makes its grand UK stop in Portsmouth. The city buzzes with thrill as renowned sailors gear up, with spectators eagerly waiting.
18-07-2025
Don't forget this weekend the iconic Portsmouth Waterfront Grandstand will transform into the pulse of adrenaline‑fuelled sailing as SailGP’s high-tech F50 catamarans take centre stage. These cutting‑edge, foiling catamarans—each 50 feet long and capable of flying above water at nearly 100 km/h—are the pulse of the sport.
17-07-2025
Just 100 days to go until SailGP – the most exciting racing on water – takes flight on the stunning Bay of Cadíz, the global racing championship has today announced that Global Smart Logistics Partner, DP World, will become Title Partner of the Spain Sail Grand Prix, the penultimate event of the 2025 Season Calendar. Unfolding over two action-packed days of racing in the Andalucía region of Spain (October 4-5, 2025), the event marks SailGP’s fourth visit to the city of Cádiz.
10-07-2025
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
Diego Botin’s Spain SailGP Team leads the fleet after a stormy and tactical opening day of the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix. France, ROCKWOOL Denmark and New Zealand are all hot on his heels for all-important leaderboard points heading into Championship Sunday.
12-06-2025
BONDS Flying Roos Take Flight: Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds Hop Aboard Australia’s SailGP Juggernaut
09-06-2025
SailGP Hits the Bookies as High-Speed Catamarans Return to New York. SailGP, the high-octane, data-fuelled racing league that’s turned sailing into a stadium sport, has dropped anchor in the world of sports betting. Just ahead of this weekend’s Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix (June 7–8), the global series is now letting fans back their hunches with a wager or two.
04-06-2025
SailGP has today announced that the Red Bull Italy SailGP Team, has officially been acquired by a consortium of accomplished investors and sports industry leaders, including Hollywood royalty, Anne Hathaway. The consortium is led by Muse Capital founding partner, Assia Grazioli-Venier, and luxury brand entrepreneur, Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo, with one of the world’s most decorated sailors and SailGP icon, Jimmy Spithill, as CEO and co-owner.
29-05-2025
Soon to set sail on your screens, 'Uncharted' unfurls the personal voyage and sacrifices of famed sailor Jimmy Spithill.
21-05-2025
Despite an existing agreement, Auckland is surprisingly bypassed as the host of an upcoming SailGP event.
16-04-2025
In a gripping tale of resilience and determination, Northstar Canada triumphs at the SailGP series, leaving behind a struggling Blackfoils.
16-03-2025