Sail GP

SailGP

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Founded in 2018 by Larry Ellison and Sir Russell Coutts, SailGP officially launched in 2019 and is now in its fifth season (2024–25). In just a few years, it has established itself as one of the most dynamic and commercially ambitious championships in world sailing.

The league brings together national teams (13 in 2026, including DS Automobiles SailGP Team France)  racing identical, cutting-edge F50 foiling catamarans capable of reaching speeds approaching 100 km/h. Events are staged in major waterfront cities around the globe — from Sydney to San Francisco, Saint-Tropez to Dubai — with a fast-paced, stadium-style format designed to bring fans closer to the action.

Beyond elite competition, SailGP places a strong emphasis on innovation and sustainability. Through its Impact League and its Women’s Pathway Programme, the championship actively promotes environmental responsibility and greater gender equity within the sport.

Blending high performance, technological innovation and global entertainment, SailGP represents a bold new chapter for modern sailing.

To find out everything about the SAILGP championship, visit the official website https://fr.sailgp.com.

Team

The DS AUTOMOBILES SAILGP TEAM FRANCE, consistently ranked in the top five of the championship over the past three seasons, embodies the excellence and bold ambition of French sailing on the world stage

Led by helmsman Quentin Delapierre and supported by some of the most seasoned athletes and coaches in the league, the team is widely recognised for its outstanding starts and its ability to thrive in extreme conditions — true trademarks of the French crew.

The team is operated by K-Challenge, France’s first sport-tech organisation dedicated to elite sailing performance, led by Stéphan Kandler and Bruno Dubois. With a forward-looking vision, DS Automobiles Team France is firmly committed to driving greater diversity and supporting the progression of women in competitive sailing

This sporting and social ambition is backed by an exceptional title partner, DS Automobiles, alongside prestigious official partners including ALL Accor, L’Oréal Groupe, Leyton and K-Way, as well as visionary investors such as Youri Djorkaeff and Kylian Mbappé.

Flying the colours of Mbappé’s foundation, Inspired by KM — the team’s official charity partner — the squad is extending the global reach of this initiative, dedicated to inspiring the next generation through the power of sport.

Boat

The F50

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The F50, a one-design foiling catamaran capable of speeds in excess of 100km/h...

The F50 is a one-design foiling catamaran descended from the AC50, which was designed for the 35th America's Cup held in Bermuda in 2017.

After that edition of the Cup, three AC50s were converted to comply with a new one-design class called the F50, based on the hulls and certain elements of the AC50s, in order to create a new international fleet racing circuit called SailGP.

The construction of other units by Core Builders Composites in Warkworth, New Zealand, was launched to build a fleet of four boats with American, Australian, British, and French crews.

In Season 5 (2025), 12 one-design catamarans will provide the spectacle in incredible competitions combining sport and entertainment.

Admittedly, the class is one-design and all boats must be identical.

However, it is constantly evolving. Any modifications are applied simultaneously to all boats. This prevents technological escalation and therefore costs, while allowing for performance improvements.


F50: A rigid wing as a mainsail and a jib as a headsail


The boats use a rigid wing-type sail with two elements—a fixed mast and a movable flap—and a jib.

The wing is made up of two removable sections, allowing the upper part to be changed depending on wind conditions.

This means that the mast can reach heights of 18, 24, or 29 meters.

In SailGP races, the mast height and type of jib are imposed by the race committee based on the current weather conditions.

Mainly hydraulic controls

With the exception of the wing apron, all adjustments are hydraulically controlled, powered by electric motors and batteries. This includes active control of the height of all appendages, adjustment of the angle of the foils, raising and lowering of the centerboard, and adjustment of the jib.

These devices allow the crew to be reduced to five sailors.

 
T-foils since Season 5

With the new T-foils, there is less drag in the water. During maneuvers, the boats maintain more speed and allow sailors to maneuver better.

These new foils are also modular. They can easily be adjusted to suit weather conditions, switching from a large wing for light winds to a small wing for stronger winds. 

Programme

2026

The 2026 Rolex SAILGP Championship SailGP continues its rapid growth. with 12 events alla around the world. 

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ASIA-PACIFIC
17-18 January – Oracle Perth Sail Grand Prix presented by KPMG
14-15 February – ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix | Auckland
28 February - 1 March – KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix

AMERICA
11-12 April - Enel Rio Sail Grand Prix
9-10 May – Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix
30-31 May – Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix
20-21 June – Canada Sail Grand Prix | Halifax

EUROPE
25 - 26 July – Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Portsmouth
05 - 06 September – Valence I Spain
19- 20 September - Genève I Switzerland

MIDDLE EAST
21-22 November - Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix, presented by P&O Marinas
28-29 November - Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix 2026 Season Grand Final, presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council.

Partners

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    With a presence in 40 countries, the DS brand has an exclusive distribution network that includes nearly 450 DS STORES around the world.

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