One month out from SailGP's Middle Eastern double-header, nine teams remain in contention for the Grand Final, with Artemis, the United States and Emirates GBR locked in a tense fight for the last qualification spot.
SailGP returns to Dubai on 21-22 November before heading to Abu Dhabi the following weekend, 28-29 November. Together, the two events will decide who lines up for the shootout that settles the 2027 Season Championship.
Nathan Outteridge's Artemis currently holds pole position with 59 points, but the lead over Taylor Canfield's United States is just three points, so nothing is settled yet.
Canfield's injury saw former Brazilian driver Martine Grael step in to helm the American boat in Geneva, and who takes the wheel in Dubai and Abu Dhabi remains unclear.
That question mark over the U.S. crew is exactly the kind of opening defending champions Emirates GBR will be looking for. Sitting fifth overall, they're pushing hard to force their way into the final three.
