SailGP Articles
There is a palpable energy pulsing through the international sailing community with the anticipation of numerous developments within the domains of American Magic and SailGP. The partnerships whispered about, team expansions being hinted at, and impressive investments in existing entities are all catalysts of the transformation. The revelation of such manoeuvres is enough to cause any sailor’s heart to flutter with excitement.
The heralding of a partnership between American Magic, a formidable name in the America’s Cup, and SailGP’s Athena Racing, is whipping up the first gusts of curiosity. Add to this the whispers of a substantial investment in an existing SailGP team by those associated with American Magic and we have the makings of a new age in competitive sailing.
08-01-2026
Steer a course for adventure, feel the wind in your sails and prepare to embark on an exhilarating journey through the future of the SailGP League, as envisaged by its dynamic CEO, Russell Coutts. Slated to kick off on January 17 in Perth, the high stakes and high adrenaline Season 6 of the SailGP promises dynamic challenges and breathtaking opportunities ahead.
Drawing inspiration from the thrill of grandstands and the sheer excitement of a photo finish, Coutts revealed ambitious growth projections for the SailGP League. The league aims to expand the current set-up to a formidable squadron of 20 teams. This committed fleet will likely race in two qualifying batches of 10 each, with the most-skilled quartet gracing the finals. Such foresight presents a thrilling tableau for sailing enthusiasts and spectators alike.
03-01-2026
After a Two-Year Pause, the 935-Mile Ocean Classic Returns to the Western Atlantic
Offshore sailors, start plotting your course. After a two-year hiatus, the Antigua Bermuda Race is officially set to return, with the fifth edition departing from Nelson’s Dockyard, Antigua, on April 29, 2026.
09-12-2025
ABU DHABI, UAE — The countdown is on. After 12 high-octane events spanning four continents, the 2025 Rolex SailGP Championship will reach its dramatic crescendo at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix, presented by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, on November 29–30, 2025.
27-11-2025
The stage is set. Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix 2025 Season Grand Final, presented by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, will take place on November 29–30 2025 in Mina Zayed, and today the global sailing‑sport powerhouse SailGP has confirmed the addition of platinum‑selling pop sensation Olly Murs as the headline entertainer.
30-10-2025
A Swedish Powerhouse Returns to the Global Stage.
The world of high-octane professional sailing has just received a seismic jolt. Sweden’s internationally acclaimed Artemis Racing has confirmed its long-anticipated comeback, officially entering the Rolex SailGP Championship 2026 Season as the newly rebranded Artemis SailGP Team.
20-10-2025
CÁDIZ, SPAIN — In a masterclass of precision, patience, and pure nerve, Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team stormed to victory in the Rolex SailGP Championship 2025 stop on Cádiz Bay, extending their lead at the top of the season standings and tightening their grip on the Grand Final berth.
10-10-2025
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