United States

Stars and Stripes · United States

Championship position
4
Points
41
Home base
San Francisco, USA
Founded
2019

Recent Achievements

2019 — Team Founded

United States SailGP Team established as one of the original teams in SailGP Season 1.

2021 — New Leadership

Taylor Canfield appointed as driver, bringing seven world championship titles to the helm.

2023 — First Event Win

The team secured their first event victory, demonstrating their growing competitiveness.

2024 — All-American Roster

Assembled an entirely American crew, showcasing the depth of U.S. sailing talent.

Team Members

Taylor Canfield — Driver

Seven-time world champion driver bringing match racing excellence to the F50.

Seven-time world champion Taylor Canfield brings unparalleled match racing expertise to the U.S. SailGP Team. Born in the U.S. Virgin Islands, he has dominated the match racing circuit and now applies his tactical brilliance to the F50 catamaran. His exceptional boat handling and race craft have made him one of the most respected drivers on the circuit.

Andrew Campbell — Strategist

Olympic sailor and US sailing veteran calling tactics for the United States.

Andrew Campbell is an experienced American sailor and Olympian (Laser, Beijing 2008) who joined the United States SailGP Team as strategist for the 2026 season. A former college sailor of the year, his sharp tactical eye and deep knowledge of the racecourse help driver Taylor Canfield make the split-second decisions that define close fleet racing.

Anna Weis — Grinder / Jib Trimmer

Versatile athlete handling grinding and jib trimming duties.

Anna Weis is a versatile athlete who handles grinding and jib trimming duties for the U.S. team. Her strength and technical skills make her a valuable member of the crew, contributing both power and precision to race execution.

Hans Henken — Flight Controller

Olympic-caliber sailor managing the F50's hydrofoiling performance.

Hans Henken brings Olympic-caliber sailing skills to the U.S. SailGP Team. As flight controller and grinder, he plays a crucial role in managing the F50's hydrofoiling performance, ensuring stable and fast flight throughout racing.

Mac Agnese — Grinder

Talented young American handling flight control and grinding.

Mac Agnese is a talented young American sailor who handles flight control and grinding duties. His athleticism and quick learning ability have made him an integral part of the team's success.

Michael Menninger — Wing Trimmer

American sailor managing the F50's rigid wing for the United States.

Michael Menninger joined the United States SailGP Team as wing trimmer for the 2026 season. Controlling the trim of the F50's massive rigid wing, he works in constant coordination with driver Taylor Canfield to balance power and control through every maneuver. His feel for the wing across the wind range is central to the team's speed.

Peter Kinney — Grinder

Powerful grinder providing the hydraulic power for racing maneuvers.

Peter Kinney provides the power needed to operate the F50's hydraulic systems. His strength and endurance are crucial during intense racing maneuvers, delivering consistent performance throughout each event.

Harry Melges IV — Reserve Athlete

Decorated young American sailor from a legendary sailing family, joining the US squad.

Harry Melges IV is one of the brightest young talents in American sailing, a multiple-class champion from one of the sport's most storied families. Joining the United States SailGP Team squad for 2026 as a reserve athlete, he brings exceptional boat-handling and a winning instinct, developing within the F50 program while ready to step in across multiple positions.