Season 4 had it all; collisions, close calls, close quarter racing, and a last-minute upset that saw Diego Botin’s Spain triumphantly claim the Championship title over Australia and New Zealand. The season, which ran from June 2023 to July 2024, visited some of the most iconic cities in the world, from the United States’ New York and Chicago, to Saint-Tropez, Sydney and Dubai. As we mark the end of Season 4, we round up some of the best images captured across the 13-event series.
New Zealand celebrates in Chicago
Peter Burling’s New Zealand celebrate kicking off their Season 4 campaign in style - winning the opening event Rolex United States Sail Grand Prix | Chicago at Navy Pier in June 2023.
Switzerland nosedive
The Swiss team driven by Sebastien Schneiter dramatically nosedive into the water during a practice session ahead of the France Sail Grand Prix in Saint-Tropez in September 2023.
Emirates GBR, Australia and Spain in Saint-Tropez
The British, Australian and Spanish teams go head to head in the three-boat, winner-takes-all Final of the France Sail Grand Prix in Saint-Tropez in September 2023.
Australia and Emirates GBR in Saint-Tropez Final
Tom Slingsby’s Australia and Emirates GBR, driven by Ben Ainslie, race side by side in the last moments of the event Final in Saint-Tropez in September 2023.
Disaster for New Zealand
Saint-Tropez spelled disaster for New Zealand when the team's wing collapsed at the end of the first day of racing in September 2023.
Drama between Canada and Spain
There were numerous close incidents between Canada and Spain throughout the season. The two teams collided in the first day of racing in Saint-Tropez in September 2023.
Close up of Tom Slingsby
A close up of Australia driver Tom Slingsby as he prepares for racing on the second day of the Spain Sail Grand Prix in Cadiz in October 2023.
Silhouette in Dubai
A silhouette of a SailGP shore team member de-rigging an F50 after practice ahead of the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by P&O Marinas in December 2023.
Home support for the Black Foils
Spectators in the crowd of Christchurch hold signs that spell out the nickname of the New Zealand SailGP Team on day one of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in March 2024.
New Zealand with crowds
Peter Burling’s New Zealand team enjoy packed shoreside support from home fans during the second day of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Christchurch in March 2024.
Australia hits a race mark
Tom Slingsby’s Australia collides with the finish line mark in front of fans on day two of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Christchurch in March 2024.
New Zealand, Emirates GBR and France in close racing
The New Zealand, Emirates GBR, France and Germany teams in close quarter racing on the second day of the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix in May 2024.
Close up of Taylor Canfield
Driver of the United States SailGP Team Taylor Canfield, who joined the league in Season 4, is pictured on board the USA F50 during a practice session ahead of the ROCKWOOL CANADA Sail Grand Prix in Halifax in May 2024.
USA capsize
The United States SailGP Team dramatically capsize as they sail past the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team during a practice session ahead of the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix in May 2024.
Emirates GBR, the USA and New Zealand in New York
Emirates GBR, the United States and New Zealand sail past the iconic skyline of New York accompanied by a broadcast helicopter on the first day of the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix in June 2024.
Season 4 Champions
The Spain SailGP Team celebrates winning the Season 4 Championship, with driver Diego Botin holding the trophy in front of fans attending the SailGP Season 4 Grand Final in San Francisco in July 2024.
The 2024/25 Season will get underway with the Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by P&O Marinas on November 24/25.
