Rolex SailGP Championship

In the world of sport, few arenas demand the combination of razor-sharp reflexes and calculated precision quite like competitive sailing. Navigating ever-changing wind, tide, and terrain, athletesmust translate instinct into action—often in a matter of seconds. The Rolex SailGP Championship emerges as the modern stage for this ancient test, fusing advanced design with human mastery in a race that is as cerebral as it is physical. With Rolex at its side, the championship continues to reshape the boundaries of performance, inviting a new generation to witness sailing as they’ve never seen it before.

The fastest fleet in history

Twelve crews comprising the most talented of sailors. Identical catamarans, with foils and a rigid wingsail. Capable of rising above the waves to reach speeds of 50 knots, almost 100 km/h, they go head-to-head in rounds of no more than 15 minutes each. The Rolex SailGP Championship is redefining the world of competitive sailing with cutting-edge boats that deliver exceptional performance. These veritable flying yachts bear the flags of the nations they represent and make up the fastest fleet in history.

Spectacular competition

First held in 2019, the Rolex SailGP Championship has established itself as the most thrilling competition in the world of sailing and invigorates each season with new events. Now, a dozen races around the world are held throughout the year: San Francisco, Dubai, Auckland, Portsmouth, and even all the way to the shores of Lake Geneva. At each Grand Prix, the championship offers a spectacular show in front of huge grandstands, providing spectators with an exclusive experience.

Hannah Mills, a champion on and off the water

Two-time Rolex World Sailor of the Year Hannah Mills is now a strategist for the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team. Also a two-time 470 world champion, the Welsh skipper is one of the most decorated women in Olympic sailing history with a pair of gold medals and one silver. A SailGP ambassador for sustainable development, she is also highly committed to the inclusion of women in sailing.

Tom Slingsby, a master of many classes

A 2012 Olympic Games gold medallist, Tom Slingsby is also a three-time Rolex Sailor of the Year awardee. He has also won the Rolex SailGP Championship three times as the helmsman and chief executive officer of Team Australia. The talented yachtsman brought home 10 world championship titles across multiple categories. The Australian was also a member of Oracle Team USA that held aloft the America’s Cup in 2013. Moreover, he stood at the helm of line-honours winning crews in real time at the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race and the Rolex Middle Sea Race.

Martine Grael, a born skipper

In 2025, Martine Grael made history by becoming the first helmswoman of the Rolex SailGP Championship with the new Mubadala Brazil SailGP Team. The Brazilian sailor was only 22 years old when named Rolex World Sailor of the Year in 2014. Two years later in Rio, she won the first of two Olympic gold medals in the 49er FX class, with the other one following in Tokyo in 2021. She also took part in the Volvo Ocean Race 2017-2018, an offshore competition that established her as one of the world’s most accomplished sailors.

From the speed of the boats to the skill of their crews, the Rolex SailGP Championship is a celebration of courage, commitment, and constant progress. At J.R.Dunn Jewelers, these same values guide everything we do. As an Official Rolex Jeweler, we proudly uphold a legacy built on excellence and trust—delivering timepieces that embody precision, innovation, and the spirit of those who dare to lead. Visit us in Lighthouse Point, Florida, and experience the craftsmanship that continues to redefine what’s possible, both on the water and on the wrist.