Rolex SailGP Championship Redefining competitive sailing
Ultralight aerodynamic catamarans. Spectacular races on the seas across five continents. A unique experience for the public. The Rolex SailGP Championship, with Rolex as Title Partner and Official Timepiece, has revolutionized yacht racing and propelled competitive sailing into the future.
Published on April 9, 2025
Some sports capture the imagination in a way that lingers long after the moment has passed. The Rolex SailGP Championship is one of them. With foiling catamarans gliding above the water at exhilarating speeds and races decided in minutes, this global series has elevated competitive sailing into a breathtaking display of precision and daring.
Rolex, as Title Partner and Official Timepiece, is the perfect match for this event. While SailGP pushes sailing to new heights with speed and technical mastery, Rolex embodies the same pursuit of excellence through its uncompromising craftsmanship and enduring legacy. At Davis Jewelers in Louisville, Kentucky, we proudly celebrate this partnership that unites sport and horology at the highest level.
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.
At the heart of the Rolex SailGP Championship with Rolex Testimonees
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-honors 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.
Charting your own course of excellence
The Rolex SailGP Championship is more than a competition. It’s a stage where skill, innovation, and determination come together to create unforgettable moments. Sailors like Hannah Mills, Tom Slingsby, and Martine Grael are examples of what you can achieve in the relentless pursuit of greatness, reflecting the same qualities Rolex builds into every timepiece.
At Davis Jewelers, we invite you to carry that legacy into your own life. Each Rolex we offer carries the same spirit that drives the SailGP forward: uncompromising craftsmanship, powerful endurance, and a dedication to progress. Explore our collection and find the right Rolex for you.
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