Emirates GBR · Great Britain
Great Britain joins SailGP as one of the original founding nations, establishing a presence in the league from day one.
Competed in the inaugural SailGP season, gaining valuable experience in the F50 catamaran and building team foundations.
The most successful Olympic sailor of all time, Sir Ben Ainslie, takes the helm as CEO, bringing unparalleled leadership.
Secured Emirates as title partner, rebranding as Emirates GBR and gaining significant resources and global visibility.
Won the Impact League for dedication to climate education, sustainability and inclusivity with partners 1851 Trust and Low Carbon.
Dylan Fletcher drives Emirates GBR to their first SailGP Championship, winning the winner-takes-all Grand Final in Abu Dhabi. The first team to complete the Treble: the Season Championship, the Impact League, and top of the season leaderboard on points.
Olympic gold medallist, former Moth World Champion and America's Cup helm returning to lead Emirates GBR.
Dylan Fletcher is an Olympic gold medallist who won the 49er class at Tokyo 2020, a former Moth World Champion, and an experienced America's Cup helm. Fletcher drove the British SailGP Team in Season 1 before departing, then returned to lead Emirates GBR to their first-ever SailGP Championship title in 2025. In Season 6 he has the British team sitting second in the standings, chasing championship leaders Australia.
Double Olympic gold medallist and the most successful female sailor in Olympic history.
Hannah Mills MBE is the most successful female Olympic sailor of all time, with two gold medals from Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 in the 470 class. She brings exceptional tactical intelligence and race craft to her role as Strategist for Emirates GBR. Mills is also a passionate advocate for ocean health and sustainability, founding the Big Plastic Pledge campaign to reduce single-use plastics in sailing. Her ability to read races and make split-second tactical decisions has been crucial to the team's championship push.
Olympic gold medallist trimming the wing for the reigning champions Emirates GBR.
Stuart Bithell is a British Olympic gold medallist, winning the 49er class at Tokyo 2020 and 470 silver at London 2012. For the 2026 season he joined Emirates GBR as wing trimmer, bringing his championship pedigree to the reigning SailGP champions. His feel for the rigid wing and ability to balance power against control across the wind range make him a key part of Dylan Fletcher's title-defending crew.
America's Cup athlete specializing in F50 flight control systems.
Luke Parkinson is an America's Cup athlete who has mastered the demanding role of Flight Controller on the F50 catamaran. His responsibilities include managing the hydraulic controls that adjust foil rake and cant to maintain optimal flying height and stability at speeds exceeding 50 knots. Parkinson's smooth inputs and quick reactions are essential for keeping the boat stable during high-speed maneuvers and allowing the team to push the limits of performance.
America's Cup veteran providing crucial hydraulic power for wing and foil adjustments.
Neil Hunter is an America's Cup veteran whose raw strength and endurance are essential to Emirates GBR's performance. As a Grinder, Hunter generates the hydraulic power that drives the F50's critical systems, enabling rapid adjustments to wing trim and foil controls during high-speed racing. His ability to maintain peak power output throughout races, even when heart rates exceed 170 bpm, gives the team a competitive edge in the closing stages of tight races.
America's Cup athlete and Finn World Champion ready to step in when called upon.
Ben Cornish is a Finn World Champion and America's Cup athlete who serves as Reserve for Emirates GBR. His extensive experience in both Olympic dinghy sailing and high-performance multihulls makes him a versatile athlete capable of filling multiple roles on the boat. Cornish joined the team ahead of the 2025 Season and has proven himself ready to contribute whenever called upon, bringing professionalism and dedication to every training session.
19-year-old talent from Tottenham on the Athena Pathway development programme.
Kai Hockley is a 19-year-old from Tottenham, London, who represents the future of British sailing. As a Development Sailor on Emirates GBR's Athena Pathway programme, Hockley is gaining invaluable experience training alongside Olympic and America's Cup champions. His rapid progress and natural talent have impressed the coaching staff, and he embodies the team's commitment to developing the next generation of British sailing talent.
Paris 2024 Olympic gold medallist in kitefoiling, blazing a trail in high-performance sailing.
Ellie Aldridge made history by winning gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics in the inaugural kitefoiling event. As a Development Athlete on Emirates GBR, she brings unique foiling expertise and a champion's mentality to the team. Her background in kitefoiling gives her an exceptional understanding of hydrofoil dynamics and high-speed racing. Aldridge represents the evolution of sailing, bridging the gap between Olympic foiling classes and the F50 catamarans.
Experienced British sailor adding trimming and grinding power to the champions' crew.
Nick Hutton joined Emirates GBR for the 2026 season, adding depth across the trimming and grinding roles. A versatile and powerful athlete, he contributes both hydraulic muscle on the pedestals and a sharp sailing brain in the trimming positions. Hutton's flexibility lets the reigning champions adapt their crew configuration to the demands of each venue across the global circuit.