SailGP Articles

Grit and Gusto: How Aussies are Bracing for The Intense Showdown at SailGP Grand Championship

As the brisk sea breeze sings its tantalising siren song, and the glittering expanse of the ocean invites the bravest to test their mettle, Australia’s very own BONDS Flying Roos cut a suave and confident figure. Their stated intent for the upcoming SailGP Grand Final is as clear as the crystal transparent waters they navigate: ‘Stay focused, and we win’.

Helmed by the adept Tom Slingsby, the team is braced for the electrifying weekend showdown. Despite pressure from sailing powerhouses like Emirates GBR, the Black Foils, and Los Gallos, Slingsby steers clear of the turbulent waters of mind games and psychological warfare. His mantra of focus and execution rings loud and proud above the din of the highly charged pre-event atmosphere.

28-11-2025

Speed, Stakes, and Sail Racing Glory Await in Abu Dhabi

Rolex SailGP Championship 2025 Grand Final
© Ricardo Pinto for SailGP
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

Olly Murs to Headline the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix 2025 Season Grand Final

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

Sweden Launches Artemis SailGP Team for 2026 Season

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

SailGP Season Nears Its Grand Finale

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

Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team Triumphs in Saint-Tropez

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

Germany SailGP - Sassnitz and a Breakthrough on Home Waters

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 locks in Sassnitz, Rio and Portsmouth for multi-year calendar shake-up

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

Dylan Fletcher – back at the helm in SailGP

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

Black Foils Swipe Portsmouth Glory from Home Team in High-Stakes SailGP Clash

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

A Riveting Weekend of Sailing as SailGP Makes Waves in Portsmouth

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

This weekend - HF50 Catamarans SailGP & Sir Ben Ainslie - Portsmouth Waterfront

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

Over 100,000 expected for thrilling races - Bay of Cadíz

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

SailGP on its way to Sassnitz

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

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

THE ‘BONDS FLYING ROOS"

BONDS Flying Roos Take Flight: Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds Hop Aboard Australia’s SailGP Juggernaut
09-06-2025

Betting a head of Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix

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

Red Bull Italy SailGP Team

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

Explore the Triumphs and Sacrifices of Famed Sailor Jimmy Spithill in Upcoming Docuseries 'Uncharted'

Soon to set sail on your screens, 'Uncharted' unfurls the personal voyage and sacrifices of famed sailor Jimmy Spithill.
21-05-2025

Auckland Defends Its Waters as SailGP Discrepancy Emerges

Despite an existing agreement, Auckland is surprisingly bypassed as the host of an upcoming SailGP event.
16-04-2025

Northstar Canada Weaves Magic at SailGP: Stellar Win Caps a Perfect Ending as Blackfoils Fumble

In a gripping tale of resilience and determination, Northstar Canada triumphs at the SailGP series, leaving behind a struggling Blackfoils.
16-03-2025