A First for Women In Boating at SailGP

Rio de Janeiro are set to host one of the most exciting racing events on water, SailGP on May 3-4, 2025 and for a historic first time, two-time Olympic gold medalist Martine Grael has been selected as driver to lead the Brazil team - the first female driver since the leagues conception in 2019.

“We’re delighted to announce not only the home of SailGP’s first-ever Brazilian event, but to confirm Martine Grael as driver for the nation’s first SailGP team. Martine is an incredible talent and has shown she can win at the highest levels of elite sailing,” Coutts said.

SailGP Women in Boating Facts;

• 37 women have raced onboard F50s

• Most SailGP teams have an active roster of three female athletes

The SailGP 2024-25 season will span five continents, kicking off in Dubai on November 23-24, 2024 and will be held in Sydney on February 8-9. Read more about SailGP.

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