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British defending champions dominate second day to win Season 6 opener

British defending champions dominate second day to win Season 6 opener

Defending champions Emirates Great Britain have sent a defiant message to their SailGP rivals with a commanding victory in the opening event of Season 6 after a supremely dominant second day of racing in blustery conditions on the choppy waters off Perth, Australia.

Swedish newcomers impress on turbulent opening day of SailGP Season 6 in Perth

Swedish newcomers impress on turbulent opening day of SailGP Season 6 in Perth

The Rolex SailGP Championship’s 2026 Season opener has already wrought havoc across the fleet – with New Zealand out for the weekend after a shocking collision with the Swiss in race one. Artemis top the event leaderboard after a commanding performance that included two race wins.

Giles Scott on NorthStar's path forward

Giles Scott on NorthStar's path forward

We catch up with Giles Scott, skipper of the Canadian NorthStar SailGP team, as the British double Olympic gold medallist reflects on his up and down first year in charge and shares some of the team's plans for Season 6.

American Magic and SailGP announce Pensacola training facility partnership

American Magic and SailGP announce Pensacola training facility partnership

SailGP has established its first long-term training base at the state-of-the-art American Magic performance and innovation center, which officially opened today in Pensacola, Florida.

What's happening with the 38th America's Cup?

What's happening with the 38th America's Cup?

PlanetSail's Matt Sheahan shares his personal thoughts on the current state of play in the 38th America's Cup.

SailGP Season 6 preview

SailGP Season 6 preview

Happy New Year everyone! 2026 is here and the first event of SailGP Season 6 in Perth, Australia is under a fortnight away. There will be 13 F50s on the start line for the first time ever and each and every team will aiming to make a strong start to the year.

Podcast: NorthStar SailGP Team CEO Phil Kennard

Podcast: NorthStar SailGP Team CEO Phil Kennard

Phil Kennard's career has taken him from Olympic campaigning, to roles in Formula One and the PGA Tour, before a return to the world of sailing with SailGP as CEO of the Canadian team NorthStar.

Flight controller Andy Maloney completes new Artemis line up

Flight controller Andy Maloney completes new Artemis line up

The final piece of the Artemis SailGP jigsaw slotted neatly into place today with the confirmation that Kiwi sailor Andy Maloney has joined the new team as flight controller ahead of Season 6 of SailGP, which kicks off in Perth, Australia in a month’s time.

SailGP wing trimmers play musical chairs as three top names switch allegiances

SailGP wing trimmers play musical chairs as three top names switch allegiances

Three of SailGP’s premier wing trimmers – Iain Jensen, Chris Draper, and Stuart Bithell – have sparked a dramatic pre-season shake-up, switching teams in a high-stakes game of musical chairs that reunites old partnerships, strengthens rival crews, and hints at more blockbuster moves to come.

Dylan Fletcher's SailGP Grand Final debrief

Dylan Fletcher's SailGP Grand Final debrief

The SailGP fleet racing in Abu Dhabi might have been largely uninspiring but at least the three-boat, winner-takes-all, two-million-Dollar Grand Final shootout proved to be a cracker. The winning Emirates GBR skipper Dylan Fletcher gave us his exclusive perspective on how it played out.

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