In a spectacular display of sailing prowess, Emirates Great Britain has etched its name in SailGP history by capturing the 2025 championship title during a heart-stopping finale at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix. The British team accomplished what no other crew has achieved in the competition’s history—a complete clean sweep by simultaneously winning the Season Grand Final, topping the overall season standings, and securing the Impact League title.
The championship-deciding race unfolded on the Arabian Gulf with intense pressure and adrenaline-fueled action as three elite teams battled for supremacy. Under the leadership of Dylan Fletcher, Emirates GBR executed a remarkable comeback during the fourth leg of the winner-takes-all shootout, overtaking both the BONDS Flying Roos and the Black Foils to claim victory.
This monumental achievement marks Emirates GBR as only the third team ever to win a SailGP championship title, culminating in a record-breaking financial reward. The team’s exceptional season performance earned them a staggering $2 million championship prize, supplemented by an additional $400,000 for finishing the season with the highest points tally. When combined with their Impact League earnings, the British squad collected an unprecedented total of $4.4 million in prize money for the season.
Team skipper Dylan Fletcher expressed overwhelming excitement following the victory: ‘It was an unbelievable final. All three teams demonstrated incredible skill—any one of us could have emerged victorious. I’m absolutely over the moon right now. What a team, what a year… I’m stoked.’
The Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix 2025 Season Grand Final, presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council, concluded the sixth season of the global sailing championship. SailGP enthusiasts can anticipate the commencement of the 2026 season, which is scheduled to begin in Perth, Australia on January 17-18.