Rolex SailGP Championship
Published on September 2, 2023
Aerodynamic and ultralight catamarans. Spectacular races on the seas of five continents. A unique experience for the public. The Rolex SailGP Championship, with Rolex as Title Partner and Official Timepiece, has revolutionised yacht racing and propelled competitive sailing into the future.
The fastest fleet in history
Twelve crews composed of the world's most talented sailors. Identical catamarans with foils and rigid wing sails. Capable of lifting out of the water and racing at speeds of 50 knots (almost 100 km/h), they compete in races lasting a maximum of 15 minutes. The Rolex SailGP Championship redefines the world of sailing competition with cutting-edge boats of exceptional performance. These flying boats, displaying the flags of the countries they represent, constitute the fastest fleet in history.
A spectacular competition
First held in 2019, the Rolex SailGP Championship has established itself as the most electrifying competition in the sailing world, with each season enriched by new events. Today it features a dozen races around the world throughout the year: from San Francisco to Dubai, from Auckland to Portsmouth, to the shores of Lake Geneva. Each Grand Prix delivers a breathtaking spectacle before packed grandstands, offering the public an exclusive experience.
At the heart of the Rolex SailGP Championship with Rolex Testimonees
Rolex Testimonee
Hannah Mills
Champion on and off the water
Twice Rolex World Sailor of the Year, Hannah Mills currently serves as tactician for the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team. A two-time world champion in the 470 class, the Welsh skipper is one of the most decorated women in the history of Olympic sailing, with two gold medals and a silver to her name. A SailGP ambassador for sustainable development, she is also actively committed to the inclusion of women in sailing.
Rolex Testimonee
Tom Slingsby
A master across many categories
Gold medallist at the 2012 Olympic Games, Tom Slingsby has been named Rolex World Sailor of the Year on three occasions. He has also won the Rolex SailGP Championship three times in the dual role of helmsman and CEO of the Australia team. The talented skipper has claimed 10 world titles across different categories. The Australian was also part of the Oracle Team USA that won the America's Cup in 2013. He has also led the real-time line honours winning teams at the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race and the Rolex Middle Sea Race.
Rolex Testimonee
Martine Grael
A natural sailing talent
In 2025, Martine Grael made history by becoming the first female helmsman of the Rolex SailGP Championship, leading the new Mubadala Brazil SailGP Team. The Brazilian sailor was just 22 years old when she was named Rolex World Sailor of the Year in 2014. Two years later, in Rio de Janeiro, she won the first of her two Olympic gold medals in the 49er FX class, followed by the one in Tokyo in 2021. She also took part in the 2017-2018 Volvo Ocean Race, an offshore race that established her as one of the most accomplished sailors in the world.
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