New faces and strategic moves
This season’s Auckland event introduces fresh talent and significant team changes:
Will Ryan, a former Swiss wing trimmer, has joined the Australian team, adding expertise to their formidable line-up.
Paul Goodison, who previously drove for Emirates GBR, takes on a coaching role with Mubadala Brazil, bringing valuable experience to the team.
Maelle Frascari, who raced with France, now joins Red Bull Italy as a strategist.
Brad Farrand, a reserve athlete, and Matthew Barber, a grinder, join Red Bull Italy and Spain, respectively.
These roster changes highlight the dynamic nature of SailGP, with athletes and staff bringing fresh perspectives and skills to their teams.
The F50 fleet gears up
The Auckland regatta promises thrilling action as the F50 fleet, renowned for its speed and precision, takes on the challenges of Kiwi waters. Teams have finalised their line-ups, blending seasoned sailors with emerging talent.
The New Zealand team, racing on home waters, will carry the hopes of a passionate crowd eager to see their team excel.
A debut to remember
This marks SailGP’s first event in Auckland, a city known for its rich sailing history and challenging conditions. Fans can expect an exhilarating display of skill, strategy, and speed as teams navigate the racecourse in Auckland’s stunning harbour.
The full Team List
Australia
Driver: Tom Slingsby Wing Trimmer: Chris Draper Flight Controller: Jason Waterhouse Grinder: Sam Newton Grinder: Kinley Fowler Strategist: Tash Bryant Reserve: Will Ryan Coach: Ben Durham
Mubadala Brazil
Driver: Martine Grael
Wing Trimmer: Leigh McMillan Flight Controller: Andy Maloney Grinder: Marco Grael Grinder: Mateus Isaac Strategist: Richard Mason Reserve Strategist: Kahena Kunze Strategist/ Coach: Paul Goodison Coach: Emmett Lazich
Canada
Driver: Giles Scott Wing Trimmer: Paul Campbell-James Flight Controller: Billy Gooderham Grinder: Tom Ramshaw Grinder: Tim Hornsby
Grinder: Cooper Dressler
Strategist: Anne Haeger Coach: Joe Glanfield
Rockwood Denmark
Driver: Nicolai Sehested
Wing Trimmer: Tom Johnson Flight Controller: Rasmus Køstner Grinder: Julius Hallstroem Grinder: Luke Payne Grinder: Ed Powys Strategist: Katja Salskov-Iverson Coach: Francesco Bruni
France
Driver: Quentin Delapierre
Wing Trimmer: Kevin Peponnet Flight Controller: Jason Saunders Grinder: Matthieu Vandame Grinder: Olivier Herledant Grinder: Timothé Lapauw Strategist: Camille Lecointre Strategist: Manon Audinet Coach: Thierry Douillard Coach: Mourniac Philippe
Germany
Driver: Erik Heil Wing Trimmer: Stuart Bithell Flight Controller: James Wierzbowski Grinder: Felix van den Hövel Grinder: Jonathna Knottnerus-Meyer Grinder: Will Tiller Strategist: Anna Barth Coach: Lennart Briesenick Coach: Jacopo Plazzi
Red Bull Italy
Driver: Ruggero Tita Wing Trimmer: Kyle Langford Flight Controller: Andrea Tersei Grinder: Enrico Voltolini Grinder: Alex Sinclair Reserve Sailor/ G1: Brad Farrand Strategist: Maelle Frascari Coach: Philippe Presti
Emirates GBR
Driver: Dylan Fletcher Wing Trimmer: Iain Jensen Flight Controller: Luke Parkinson Grinder: Nick Hutton Grinder: Neil Hunter Reserve Sailor: Nick Robinson Strategist: Hannah Mills Coach: Robbie Wilson
New Zealand
Driver: Peter Burling
Wing Trimmer: Blair Tuke Flight Controller: Leo Takahashi Grinder: Marcus Hansen Grinder: Louis Sinclair Strategist: Liv Mackay Coach: Sam Meech
Spain
Driver: Diego Botin Wing Trimmer: Florian Trittel Flight Controller: Joel Rodríguez Grinder: Joan Cardona Grinder: Bernardo Freitas Grinder: Matthew Barber Strategist: Nicole van der Velden Coach: Simone Salvà
Switzerland
Driver: Sébastien Schneiter Wing Trimmer: Arnaud Psarofaghis Flight Controller: Bryan Mettraux Grinder: Stewart Dodson Grinder: Matt Gotrel Grinder: Joe Sullivan Strategist: Maud Jayet Coach: Javi Torres
United States
Driver: Taylor Canfield
Wing Trimmer: Jeremy Wilmot Flight Controller: Hans Henken Grinder: Peter Kinney Grinder: Anna Weis Grinder: Mac Agnese Strategist: Mike Buckley Coach: Evan Aras
