Die Adler · Germany
Germany SailGP Team enters the championship as a new national team.
Achieved first podium finish at the Dubai Sail Grand Prix.
Olympic medalist Erik Heil takes the helm as driver, bringing world-class experience.
Strong performances throughout Season 5 establish Germany as a competitive force.
Olympic bronze medalist and world champion sailor leading Germany's SailGP campaign.
Erik Heil is one of Germany's most accomplished sailors, winning Olympic bronze in Rio 2016 in the 49er class. His transition to SailGP brings elite-level racing experience and tactical brilliance to the German team. Known for his precise boat handling and strategic decision-making under pressure.
French Olympic sailor bringing world-class trimming to the German team for 2026.
Kevin Peponnet is a French Olympic sailor and 470 World Champion who joined the Germany SailGP Team as wing trimmer for the 2026 season, moving across from the French team. Controlling the trim of the F50's rigid wing, he brings elite dinghy pedigree and a refined feel for power and balance to Erik Heil's crew as Germany pushes up the standings.
Rising star in German sailing bringing fresh tactical perspectives to the team.
Anna Barth represents the new generation of German sailing talent. Her analytical approach and quick decision-making have made her an essential part of the team's tactical operations. She brings a unique perspective to race strategy.
Powerful grinder providing the physical engine for the team's performance.
Felix van den Hovel brings raw power and endurance to the grinding stations. His athletic background and dedication to peak physical conditioning make him a vital component of the team's on-water performance.
Flight controller managing the F50's flight for the German team.
James Wierzbowski is the Germany SailGP Team's flight controller, managing the foil rake and cant that keep the F50 flying cleanly at racing speed. His consistency and composure across long race days make him an essential part of Erik Heil's crew.
New Zealand sailor adding grinding power to the German crew.
Will Tiller is a New Zealand sailor who joined the Germany SailGP Team for the 2026 season, adding grinding power and match-racing experience to the crew. On the pedestals he generates the hydraulic pressure that drives the F50's wing and foil systems, and his international racing background brings useful depth to Erik Heil's developing team.
Young German athlete bringing home-grown power to the pedestals.
Linov Scheel is a young German sailor who joined the Germany SailGP Team for the 2026 season as a grinder. Representing the home-grown talent pathway the team is building, he delivers the raw hydraulic power the F50 demands while developing within one of SailGP's fastest-improving programs.