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
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
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
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 BurlingWing 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
