Rolex SailGP Championship
Redefining competitive sailing
Ultralight aerodynamic catamarans. Spectacular races on the seas across five continents. A unique experience for the public. The Rolex SailGP Championship, with Rolex as Title Partner and Official Timepiece, has revolutionized yacht racing and propelled competitive sailing into the future.
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Twelve crews comprising the most talented of sailors. Identical catamarans, with foils and a rigid wingsail. Capable of rising above the waves to reach speeds of 50 knots, almost 100 km/h, they go head-to-head in rounds of no more than 15 minutes each. The Rolex SailGP Championship is redefining the world of competitive sailing with cutting-edge boats that deliver exceptional performance. These veritable flying yachts bear the flags of the nations they represent and make up the fastest fleet in history.
Spectacular competition
First held in 2019, the Rolex SailGP Championship has established itself as the most thrilling competition in the world of sailing and invigorates each season with new events. Now, a dozen races around the world are held throughout the year: San Francisco, Dubai, Auckland, Portsmouth, and even all the way to the shores of Lake Geneva. At each Grand Prix, the championship offers a spectacular show in front of huge grandstands, providing spectators with an exclusive experience.
At the heart of the Rolex SailGP Championship with Rolex Testimonees
Hannah Mills, a champion on and off the water
Two-time Rolex World Sailor of the Year Hannah Mills is now a strategist for the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team. Also a two-time 470 world champion, the Welsh skipper is one of the most decorated women in Olympic sailing history with a pair of gold medals and one silver. A SailGP ambassador for sustainable development, she is also highly committed to the inclusion of women in sailing.
Tom Slingsby, a master of many classes
A 2012 Olympic Games gold medallist, Tom Slingsby is also a three-time Rolex Sailor of the Year awardee. He has also won the Rolex SailGP Championship three times as the helmsman and chief executive officer of Team Australia. The talented yachtsman brought home 10 world championship titles across multiple categories. The Australian was also a member of Oracle Team USA that held aloft the America’s Cup in 2013. Moreover, he stood at the helm of line-honours winning crews in real time at the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race and the Rolex Middle Sea Race.
Martine Grael, a born skipper
In 2025, Martine Grael made history by becoming the first helmswoman of the Rolex SailGP Championship with the new Mubadala Brazil SailGP Team. The Brazilian sailor was only 22 years old when named Rolex World Sailor of the Year in 2014. Two years later in Rio, she won the first of two Olympic gold medals in the 49er FX class, with the other one following in Tokyo in 2021. She also took part in the Volvo Ocean Race 2017-2018, an offshore competition that established her as one of the world’s most accomplished sailors.
Visit CD Peacock to Discover the World of Rolex
At CD Peacock, we have been doing our best for our customers since our founding in 1837. As Chicago’s leading jeweler, we have been a proud Official Rolex Jeweler for over two decades. We look forward to welcoming you to our new Mansion at Oakbrook Center and our Woodfield Mall location to discover the Yacht-Master and the World of Rolex. Both of our stores carry the full range of Rolex timepieces and are staffed by Rolex-trained sales associates. As an Official Rolex Jeweler, we are the only retailers allowed to sell Rolex watches. With the necessary skills and technical know-how, we can help you make the choice of a lifetime.
Our Rolex sales associates can help guide you to the Rolex that’s perfect for you, whether you have a specific timepiece in mind or would like to explore the full Rolex collection. Our sales associates are delighted to share their passion for Rolex watches, both with longstanding collectors and those discovering the brand for the first time.
Rolex watches are designed and built to last and are often passed down as heirlooms from generation to generation. While Rolex watches are crafted to stand the test of time, occasional service is recommended to keep the watch at its top performance. An important part of being an Official Rolex Jeweler is offering a full range of services for Rolex timepieces. Our certified Rolex watchmakers are on-site to perform a range of services from a strap change or bracelet adjustment to a more thorough mechanical overhaul.
