F50 foiling catamarans reaching 100km/h compete in the international series but teams also have to commit to environmental responsibility
At its core, SailGP is a study in controlled intensity. Competing on identical F50 foiling catamarans capable of reaching speeds as high as 100km/h, the world’s top sailors are pushed to their limits in a setting that leaves no room for error – or ego. In a rare move for elite sport, SailGP embraces open data sharing, allowing every team to analyse and respond to its competitors’ strategies. “Everyone is starting from scratch, and we all see this as a chance to innovate and adapt faster than the competition,” says Rolex Testimonee and Australia SailGP CEO Tom Slingsby.
Rolex’s presence in the championship is a reflection of its long-standing philosophy: that excellence is not defined solely by results, but by the integrity of the path taken. This is echoed in the efforts of Hannah Mills and Sir Ben Ainslie, co-founders of Athena Pathway, a programme designed to create new opportunities for women and young talent within sailing and the marine industry.
By supporting the Rolex SailGP Championship, Rolex reinforces its belief in long-term vision, human potential and the quiet power of perseverance. And in doing so, it helps shape a version of the sport that honours the past, engages with the present and sails confidently into the future.
