Let’s take a closer look at the full crew rosters and the notable changes shaping the opening event.
Familiar Names, Fresh Dynamics
The established dominance of league leaders
Australia
and
New Zealand
has been shaken up by key crew transfers. New Zealand’s
Andy Maloney
has moved to
Mubadala Brazil
, while Australia’s
Kyle Langford
now helms the wing trimmer role for
Red Bull Italy
. Another shake-up comes from
Emirates GBR
, where Dylan Fletcher takes over as driver following
Giles Scott’s
move to the Canadian team. Meanwhile,
Switzerland
has opted for a clean slate, debuting an almost entirely refreshed starting line-up.
Team Roster Highlights
Australia (AUS 2)
Defending champions Australia remain a formidable force with driver
Tom Slingsby
at the helm. Slingsby will be joined by wing trimmer
Chris Draper
, flight controller
Jason Waterhouse
, grinders
Kinley Fowler
and
Sam Newton
, and strategist
Tash Bryant
, with
Chris Nicholson
coaching the team.
Mubadala Brazil
Led by Olympic gold medallist
Martine Grael
, Brazil boasts a blend of youth and experience. New flight controller
Andy Maloney
joins the squad alongside grinders
Marco Grael
and
Mateus Isaac
, with
Leigh McMillan
trimming the wing. Strategist
Richard Mason
and coach
Emmett Lazich
complete the crew.
Canada
Canada enters the 2025 season with a major coup: double Olympic gold medallist
Giles Scott
as driver. The team is packed with talent, including wing trimmer
Paul Campbell-James
, flight controller
Billy Gooderham
, and grinders
Tom Ramshaw
,
Jareese Finch
,
Tim Hornsby
, and
Cooper Dressler
. Strategist
Annie Haeger
and coach
Joe Glanfield
round out the line-up.
Emirates GBR (GBR 1)
With Fletcher stepping into the driver’s role, Emirates GBR aims to build on its strong foundation. Wing trimmer
Iain Jensen
, flight controller
Luke Parkinson
, and grinders
Nick Hutton
and
Neil Hunter
form a solid core, while strategist
Hannah Mills
adds her Olympic pedigree to the team.
Red Bull Italy
Ruggero Tita
, fresh from Olympic triumph, takes the wheel for Red Bull Italy. The addition of
Kyle Langford
as wing trimmer and backup driver
Jimmy Spithill
signals serious intent. The squad includes flight controller
Andrea Tesei
and grinders
Enrico Voltolini
and
Alex Sinclair
, with
Philippe Presti
coaching the team.
New Zealand (NZL 2)
New Zealand retains its championship-winning core, led by
Peter Burling
and
Blair Tuke
, with
Leo Takahashi
as flight controller. Grinders
Marcus Hansen
,
Louis Sinclair
, and
Sam Meech
provide power, while strategist
Liv Mackay
and coach
David Slyfield
continue to refine the team’s approach.
Switzerland
After a challenging 2024 season, Switzerland enters Dubai with a nearly brand-new line-up.
Sebastien Schneiter
takes the helm with
Arnaud Psarofaghis
trimming the wing and
Bryan Mettraux
managing flight control. Grinders
Matt Gotrel
and
Stewart Dodson
are joined by strategist
Maud Jayet
under the guidance of coach
Javi Torres
.
United States
The United States hopes for a strong start with driver
Taylor Canfield
leading the charge. The team features wing trimmer
Jeremy Wilmot
, flight controller
Hans Henken
, and grinders
Anna Weis
,
Peter Kinney
, and
Mac Agnese
, alongside strategist
Mike Buckley
.
Absent But Not Forgotten: France
France will miss the Dubai event as it awaits delivery of its new F50. The team will make its season debut in Auckland in January 2025.
Action-Packed Weekend
Racing in Dubai kicks off this weekend on the pristine waters of Mina Rashid, promising thrilling battles and spectacular speed as SailGP’s state-of-the-art F50 catamarans push the limits of performance. Fans can look forward to seeing how these new rosters gel under pressure in the high-stakes opener. Boating New Zealand will have full coverage - make us your one-stop-shop for all the SailGP action you need!
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