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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Competing in the SailGP circuit is not just about winning; it’s about mastering the unpredictability of the sea and testing the reliability of premier Swiss watchmaking. As Rolex continues to shape the future of competitive sailing through returning Olympians, those same testimonees share their passion for the sport and encourage all levels of talent to perfect their performance through programs like the Athena Pathway, which empowers women in sailing. The involvement behind these initiatives defines the brand’s commitment to creating diverse opportunities within the competitive sailing community.
At the heart of professional sailing lies a deep connection to collaborative navigation and family traditions—values that resonate with the legacy of Rolex and the personalized service at Simons Jewelers. Whether celebrating personal achievements or embracing a cherished family tradition, a Rolex from Simons Jewelers is more than a watch—it’s a symbol of precision, endurance, and legacy. Our team of dedicated specialists at Simons Jewelers invites you to discover the same spirit of precision and craftsmanship in our St. Louis, MO, Rolex showroom.
