The races take place on the seas around the world, aboard F50 foiling catamarans that seem to fly over the water.

"SailGP represents a milestone in the evolution of yachting. The boats utilize the most modern technologies, while the competitions continue to bring this sport closer to the general public."

Sir Ben Ainslie

Innovation in the Service of Performance

The SailGP championship has also given rise to the Impact League, the Women’s Pathway program, and SailGP Inspire, initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability and diversity in the sailing world.

Sir Ben Ainslie – Rolex Testimonial
The Multi-Medal Winning Sailor

With four gold medals and one silver, Sir Ben Ainslie has achieved the exceptional feat of winning a medal in five consecutive Olympic Games in which he competed.

The British sailor competes for the Royal Yacht Squadron, which Rolex has partnered with since the 1980s. In addition to being the skipper of the Great Britain team, he is also one of the stars of the SailGP circuit.

Sir Ben Ainslie wears a Yacht-Master 42.

Hannah Mills – Rolex Testimonial
A Skipper Committed to Inclusion

With two gold medals and one silver, Hannah Mills is the most decorated female Olympic sailor in history. Winner of the Rolex World Sailor of the Year Award in 2016 and 2021, she serves as tactician for the British team competing in SailGP. Mills, a SailGP ambassador for sustainable development, is also strongly committed to promoting the inclusion of women in sailing.

Hannah Mills wears a Yacht-Master 37.

Rolex and Sailing
A Partnership with the Wind at Its Back

Yacht clubs, renowned sailors, iconic offshore races, and some of the most acclaimed competitions: for over 60 years, Rolex has had privileged ties with the world of sailing. A prominent partner of numerous nautical races, the Brand shares the pursuit of excellence and a passion for high performance with the representatives of this discipline who uphold its spirit.