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Hudson Hat-Trick — Tom Slingsby and Australia's Bonds Flying Roos celebrate victory in New York after securing a third consecutive SailGP event win and extending their lead at the top of the 2026 championship standings.
Australia's Bonds Flying Roos secured a third consecutive SailGP event victory after a dramatic finale at the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix. Tom Slingsby's crew edged out Emirates GBR and Canada's Northstar SailGP Team in a tense winner-takes-all final…
Fan Zone Buzz — The United States SailGP Team activation at Pier 17 ahead of the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix, bringing fans closer to the action on the Hudson River.
The Rolex SailGP Championship returns to New York this weekend with teams preparing for one of the most demanding venues on the circuit. Twelve national teams will race on the Hudson River during the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix…
Hudson Charge – SailGP F50 catamarans battle for position on New York waters ahead of this weekend’s Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix.
SailGP returns to New York this weekend for the sixth round of the 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship. The Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix takes place on 30-31 May, with racing set against the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of…
Historic Alliance: SailGP executives, Italian officials and Red Bull Italy SailGP Team members gather at Rome’s Ara Pacis Museum to confirm the Italian capital will host SailGP from 2027.
SailGP will make its Rome debut in September 2027 after confirming a new three-year partnership with the City of Rome and the Lazio Region. The Italy Sail Grand Prix | Rome will take place on September 11-12, 2027, with racing…
Harbour Launch — SailGP officials and team representatives mark the announcement of Hong Kong as the opening venue for the 2027 championship season on Victoria Harbour.
SailGP will open its 2027 championship season in Hong Kong as the foiling series expands to a 13-event global calendar. The Hong Kong Sail Grand Prix is scheduled for January 23-24, 2027, on Victoria Harbour and marks the championship’s first…
Cup Comeback — Team Australia launches its Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup challenge for Naples with Grant Simmer, Tash Bryant and Tom Slingsby.
Australia will return to the America’s Cup for the first time in more than two decades after the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club confirmed its challenge for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup in Naples. The challenge, accepted by the…
“Roos
Australia’s Bonds Flying Roos tightened their grip on the 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship with victory at the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix. Tom Slingsby’s crew defeated Spain’s Los Gallos and Germany by Deutsche Bank in a tactical three-boat final…
“Foil
Australia’s Flying Roos and Spain’s Los Gallos ended the opening day of the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix tied at the top of the leaderboard on 32 points. Fast foiling, tight crossings and heavy gusts delivered dramatic racing on Bermuda’s Great…
“Foil
The Rolex SailGP Championship returns to Bermuda this weekend as the 2026 title race enters a crucial phase on the Great Sound. The Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix marks the fifth event of the season, with teams facing two…
“Sound
SailGP returns to Bermuda this week as 12 international teams prepare to race on the Great Sound in the fifth event of the 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship. The Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix marks SailGP’s return to the island…
“Spray
Australia delivered a dominant display to win the inaugural Rio Sail Grand Prix on Guanabara Bay. Tom Slingsby’s BONDS Flying Roos claimed all four races on day two to secure their second win of the 2026 season. The result moves…
Aussie Lift – Australia’s green and gold F50 catamaran foils at speed above the water during SailGP racing, highlighting the team’s pace in tightly contested conditions on open water.
The Bonds Flying Roos lead the Enel Rio Sail Grand Prix after a closely contested opening day on Guanabara Bay. Australia sits on 28 points after four fleet races. The United States SailGP Team follows on 27, with Artemis SailGP…
Rio Showdown – F50 catamarans race on Guanabara Bay as SailGP makes its debut in Rio, with Brazil’s Martine Grael leading the home team in front of thousands of shoreline spectators
SailGP will make its debut in Rio de Janeiro this weekend with racing on Guanabara Bay. The Enel Rio Sail Grand Prix takes place on April 11–12 as the fourth stop of the 2026 season. More than 8,000 spectators are…
Foil Frenzy – Windsurfers race at speed on hydrofoils during elite competition, showcasing high-performance Olympic sailing with athletes skimming above the water in tight formation.
World Sailing has confirmed dates for the 2027 World Sailing Championships, setting up a landmark year for the sport. The global event will span two venues and feature all 10 Olympic disciplines alongside Para Inclusive sailing. Fortaleza, Brazil, will host…
Foil Frenzy: United States SailGP Team led by Taylor Canfield races ahead of Denmark, France, NorthStar, Germany and Great Britain
SailGP has unveiled its first Valencia Grand Prix, set for September 5-6, 2026. The global racing series will stage the event at the city’s marina waterfront after four years in Cádiz. The announcement was made at a launch event in…
“Stars
Sydney Sail Grand Prix was decided in light and unstable conditions as the U.S. SailGP Team claimed a breakthrough win on Sydney Harbour. Led by driver Taylor Canfield, the Americans finished ahead of Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team in second…

About SailGP

SailGP unites world-class athletic talent and cutting-edge technology. Eight teams representing Australia, Denmark, France, Great Britain, Japan, New Zealand, Spain and the United States will contest eight events held in as many countries over an 11-month period. Following the season opener in Bermuda, the championship visits renowned sailing locations in Italy, the United Kingdom, Denmark, France, Spain and New Zealand. San Francisco, United States, has the honour of closing proceedings with the Grand Final on 26–27 March 2022. Among those vying for the crown is the Great Britain team led by Rolex Testimonee and four-time Rolex World Sailor of the Year, Sir Ben Ainslie, who says: “The sailing world was crying out for the creation of such a concept. SailGP is a major milestone in the evolution of yachting, but it also represents continuity. The combination of state-of-the-art technology and sporting prowess is widening the appeal of sailing.