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SailGP Returns To New York For Hudson River Showdown

27th May 2026
Hudson Charge – SailGP F50 catamarans battle for position on New York waters ahead of this weekend’s 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 Credit: SailGP

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 Liberty.

More than 6,000 spectators are expected on the Hudson River waterfront for two days of high-speed foiling action and entertainment. Twelve international teams will compete as identical F50 catamarans race at speeds of up to 60mph. The New Zealand Black Foils remain absent while repairs continue on their F50.

Australia’s BONDS Flying Roos lead the championship standings after consecutive event victories in Rio and Bermuda.

Australia’s BONDS Flying Roos arrive in New York leading the SailGP championship standings after consecutive event victories in Rio and Bermuda. Photo: SailGPAustralia’s BONDS Flying Roos arrive in New York leading the SailGP championship standings after consecutive event victories in Rio and Bermuda. Photo: SailGP

The U.S. SailGP Team heads into its home event in fourth place overall and is targeting a podium finish in front of local supporters.

Spain’s Los Gallos arrive second in the standings after a strong recovery from missing the Perth opener due to severe boat damage sustained in training.

Germany also heads to New York with renewed confidence following its first event final appearance of the season in Bermuda.

Racing on the Hudson is expected to test crews with shifting winds, strong currents and tight race boundaries demanding rapid tactical decisions. The New York event marks the halfway stage of the 2026 championship season, with teams chasing points ahead of the summer schedule.

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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.

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