Great Britain win at SailGP Perth

Dylan Fletcher and his Great Britain team didn’t miss a beat as they won the opening event of the 2026 SailGP season on January 17-18 in Perth, Australia. A strong day two got them in the Finals against Australia and France, and the defending champions led from the start for an easy win. Here are some notables from the event:

• As teams practiced in the Perth waves, the Spanish broke a foil and hull, and Australian wing trimmer Iain Jensen injured his knee, keeping both on the sidelines. Glenn Ashby joined his Aussie mates the day before racing to fill-in.

• On the first race, the Swiss gybed to starboard near the leeward mark, catching the Kiwis unprepared. The resultant collision took both out for the day, with the Swiss bow repaired for day two. New Zealand will need to repair their stern in time for the next event in Auckland.

• Moderate waves and mid-teen winds on day one were not too much for either the new Swedish team, or USA which had typically struggled in those conditions, with both joining France in a three-way tie for first. However, more wind and bigger seastate on day two had both slide down the standings.

For full results and video highlights, click here.