This December, all eyes will be on Thailand as the nation proudly hosts the SSL Gold Cup Asian Qualifiers in Chonburi. For SSL Team Thailand, the event carries special meaning,...
Oman’s journey at the SSL Gold Cup 2023 in Gran Canaria, Spain, ended earlier than expected, as they did not reach their goal of advancing beyond the 1/32 Finals. Now,...
Belgium is making its return to the SSL Gold Cup with a renewed line-up and a clear mission. In 2022, the team failed to qualify for the SSL Gold Cup...
SSL Team Serbia is not a newcomer to the world stage. The team has already competed in Grandson during the 2021 and 2022 SSL Gold Cup qualification events. In 2022,...
In November 2026, exactly before the grand final SSL Gold Cup, SSL Team El Salvador will enter their qualification series the last continent to fight for a place in the second...
For the SSL Team Mozambique, where the Indian Ocean is part of daily life, the SSL Gold Cup is more than a competition it is a chance to showcase resilience,...
For Seychelles, a nation defined by its connection to the ocean, the SSL Gold Cup is more than just a competition, it is a chance to showcase its top athletes...
The SSL Gold Cup, described as the “Football World Cup in Sailing”, brings together the best sailors from around the world to represent their nations in a unique championship. It’s the second...
They may not have an ocean, but they have the drive, talent, and legacy to conquer the world of sailing. SSL Team Switzerland, host of the SSL Gold Cup 2026 Qualifiers, is here not...
SSL Team Morocco is not just a sailing team — it’s a national mission to elevate Moroccan sailing to the global stage. As the team prepares for the prestigious SSL...
In a landlocked country surrounded by steppe and desert, sailing might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But SSL Team Kazakhstan is here to challenge expectations and...
When you think of Colombia, you might picture coffee, football, or music. But it’s time to add sailing to that list. SSL Team Colombia, competing under the name Golden Coffee, enters the SSL...
The Greek national sailing team – SSL Team Greece – is preparing for the SSL Gold Cup 2026, a prestigious event that will once again determine the world’s best national...
Double gold Olympic champion returns to Grandson for a new challenge with SSL Team Australia The Star Sailors League Summer Camp 2025 is officially underway, and among the first sailors...
During the first week of July, two teams – SSL Team Australia and SSL Team Ecuador – spent time at Lake Neuchâtel, training and getting to know the SSL47 boat better. “It’s great to be back in...
Ecuador might not be the first country that comes to mind in the world of professional sailing, but SSL Team Ecuador is here to change that perception. This team brings...
As the Star Sailors League Summer Camp 2025 kicks off, we’re proud to introduce one of the standout teams in the project — SSL Team Australia. With Olympic champions, America’s...
As part of our coverage of the SSL Gold Cup journey, we’re catching up with sailors from around the world to hear their stories, experiences, and hopes for the future....
SSL Team Germany (c) Martina Orsini The 1/4 Finals started in a calm manner, but came to a crescendo early on Thursday in Gran Canaria. The golden double points finale...
SSL Gold Cup 1/4 Finals Day 3 (c) Martina Orsini Tuesday’s light winds meant we only had two races, so Wednesday was catch-up time, with the wind playing ball,...
SSL Team Spain (c) Martina Orsini Light winds bring emotions to the fore on yachts. Situations can change in an instant, and the whole scenario can be understood just from...
International sailors taking part in the Gran Canaria SSL Gold Cup had the unique opportunity to experience sailing in a Canarian Vela Latina dinghy on Sunday. Among them was Robert...
SSL Gold Cup 1/4 Finals start (c) Martina Orsini After the breathless and heart-stopping moments we saw on Fantastic Friday, the start of the SSL Gold Cup 1/4 Finals in...
The world’s most elite sailing teams have landed in sunny Gran Canaria for the 1/4 Finals of the SSL Gold Cup, and the level of competition is only ramping up....
SSL Gold Cup 1/8 Finals Fleet 1, Race 3 (c) Gilles Morelle Another day in glorious Gran Canaria, with more sunshine, more warmth and a beautiful 10 to 13...
SSL Team Argentina (c) Gilles Morelle Gran Canaria served up a stunner on Wednesday, with sunshine and a steady 9-12 knots of breeze. Absolutely perfect conditions for the teams to...
The SSL Gold Cup Event Village in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria was buzzing on Monday evening as the new teams arrived for the 1/8 Finals. It was a sea of...
SSL Team Portugal (c) Gilles Morelle What a scintillating Sunday we had lined up to conclude the SSL Gold Cup 1/16 Finals. With double points on offer everything was...
SSL Team Malaysia on 1/16 Finals Day 3 (c) Martina Orsini Momentum is a precious commodity on a yacht, but is just as important in any regatta or sporting series....
SSL Gold Cup 1/16 Finals Day 2 (c) Martina Orsini Every day at the SSL Gold Cup Final Series the action is streamed live, and the onboard cameras bring you...
So far, the SSL Gold Cup in Gran Canaria has highlighted the dynamic nature of elite racing, with strategic decisions, teamwork, and adaptability all playing a pivotal role in success....
SSL Gold Cup 1/16 Finals Day 1 (c) Gilles Morelle Another beautiful day in sunny Gran Canaria. Well, not just any day – it’s Day 1 of the 1/16 Finals...
Antigua & Barbuda battle it out with Bermuda (c) Gilles Morelle It’s the fourth day of racing at the SSL Gold Cup in Gran Canaria, and it’s also the double-points...
SSL Gold Cup 1/32 Finals Day 3 (c) Martina Orsini It started with intense excitement, and ended with a whimper, but even though the winds were light, the action was...
SSL Team Slovenia (c) Martina Orsini On day two of the SSL Gold Cup 1/32 Finals, Gran Canaria delivered another beautiful setting for world-class racing. Today it was all about...
SSL Team South Africa (c) Martina Orsini Gran Canaria delivered on the first day of the SSL Gold Cup 1/32 Finals, with sparkling seas, a lovely swell left over...
It’s getting closer and closer to Thursday’s Opening Ceremony of the SSL Gold Cup Final Series and the Event Village is a hive of activity as the finishing touches are...
The Bermuda Gold Cup (SSL 1000), one of the most prestigious Match Racing events in the world, starts today from the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club. The trophy itself, the King...
Ahead of the SSL Gold Cup, training in the highly technical and demanding SSL 47 yachts is vital. Bringing together a group of individual sailors to work as a team...
The SSL Nations Ranking is tight at the top, with Spain and the USA moving back in to the top three at the expense of France. The Netherlands is also...
While there have been a few minor movements up and down on the SSL Global Skipper Ranking, the standout performances are from French Nacra 15 helms. The French have always...
The Czech Yachting Association’s Yachtsman of the Year 2022 Awards were held over the weekend. These awards, which have been running since 1987, allow clubs and individuals to nominate the...
More fantastic photos by Felix Diemer from Lake Neuchâtel in Switzerland, with the final two days of racing in SSL Gold Cup Qualifying Series Round 3, featuring teams from Peru,...
Being a landlocked country, sailing in Serbia takes place on rivers and lakes in dinghies and small keelboats, so the leap to sailing the SSL47 yachts was a big one...
More fantastic photos by Felix Diemer and Martina Orsini on Lake Neuchâtel in Switzerland, this time from SSL Gold Cup Qualifying Series Round 3, featuring teams from Peru, Chile, Uruguay,...
It’s a new year, and it’s going to be a bright one for the SSL! 2022 saw some fantastic racing, and the SSL 47’s on Lake Neuchâtel in Switzerland were...
Over the weekend in Vilnius, the Lithuanian Sailing Awards Ceremony was held with many of the country’s top sailors in attendance. It was a superb evening for SSL Team Lithuania,...
What Argentina, Brazil, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Switzerland do have in common? They are all top-seeded sailing nations and therefore will start the SSL Gold Cup from the 1/8th final in Bahrain...
Being the host nation of the first edition of the SSL Gold Final Series is not something all nations can claim. SSL Team Bahrain, who trained for the first time in...
SSL Team Ukraine and SSL Team Thailand finish first and second in the group to qualify for the Finals in Bahrain. SSL Team Ukraine started the day needing just one...
Despite finishing 3rd in today’s final race, SSL Team Malaysia join runaway Group leaders SSL Team South Africa at the Final Series in Bahrain this October. With SSL Team...
SSL Team South Africa had a perfect day on Day 3 of SSL Gold Cup Qualifying Series Round 5, winning both races and clinching their spot for the Final...
After another two races and two victories, SSL Team Ukraine are just one point away from qualification for the Finals in Bahrain. SSL Team Thailand look favourites to join...
Every nation competing at the SSL Gold Cup faces the same challenge. They must select a squad of their best sailors and bring them all together. Then they must...
After a topsy-turvy first day for their rivals, SSL Team Thailand led the overnight standings by virtue of two steady 2nd place finishes. But despite taking another ‘silver’ today,...
After a tightly contested opening day that saw SSL Team Malaysia top the group by a single point, the stage was set for another tense encounter on Day 2. However, the...
In the first section of this two-parter, we looked at how Ian Ainslie was convinced to bring together a South African crew to compete in the SSL Gold Cup...
SSL Team Malaysia take the overnight lead in Group 8 as the SSL Gold Cup 2022 Qualifying Series recommenced today at Grandson, Lake Neuchatel (Switzerland). Race 1: South Africa strike...
After two races on Day 1 of the SSL Gold Cup Qualifying Series Round 5, SSL Team Thailand takes the lead of Group 8. ‘Chang Thai’ led by Noppakao “Nai” Poonpat were the most...
After two days of racing and two wins, SSL Team South Africa is leading Group 7 at the SSL Gold Cup QS Round 5. The team named ‘Ubuntu’ led by Ian Ainslie has...
The final round of qualifying for the SSL Gold Cup Finals begins on Thursday, 14 July. Group 7 sees SSL Team Malaysia and SSL Team South Africa go head-to-head...
After racing each other in September at the Test Event 1, SSL Team Thailand and SSL Team Ukraine meet again in SSL Gold Cup Qualifiying Series Round 5. Last time, team ‘Chang...
From June 27th to July 3rd, 26 different nations gathered in the bay of Oran in Algeria to compete in the sailing events of the 19th edition of the Mediterranean...
Last of their group heading into Golden Day, SSL Team Oman make it to the Finals by winning the day’s two races and topping the overall ranking of Qualifying...
With SSL Team Guatemala dominating Day 1 of the SSL Gold Cup Qualifying Series Round 4, today the pressure was all on their rivals to deliver a riposte. SSL Team Cuba and SSL...
On a day of sketchy winds and close-fought racing, SSL Team Guatemala emerge to top Group 6 with maximum points from both races at SSL Gold Cup Qualifying Series Round 4....
After a two week break, the SSL Gold Cup Qualifying Series resumes in Lake Neuchatel, Grandson! For Round 4, SSL Team Mexico, SSL Team Guatemala and SSL Team Cuba...
FINAL DAY: SSL GOLD CUP QUALIFYING SERIES THIRD ROUND – GROUP 4 SSL Team Portugal take victory in a gripping race to navigate their way to Bahrain. SSL Team Czech Republic edged out SSL...
FINAL DAY: SSL GOLD CUP QUALIFYING SERIES THIRD ROUND – GROUP 5 SSL Team Peru clinched a dramatic win late to seal qualification and top the group. SSL Team Chile’s 2nd place sees...
DAY 3: SSL GOLD CUP QUALIFYING SERIES THIRD ROUND – GROUP 4 Having lagged behind a number of times yesterday, SSL Team Peru finally delivered, seizing maximum points on a dramatic third day...
SSL Team Czech Republic threw down the gauntlet to their European rivals yesterday, and today that challenge was firmly met. SSL Team Portugal and SSL Team Bulgaria both posted victories...
DAY 2: SSL GOLD CUP QUALIFYING SERIES THIRD-ROUND – GROUP 5 After unfavorable wind conditions resulted in forced abandonment of racing yesterday, Group 5 finally got underway today with three...
DAY 2: SSL GOLD CUP QUALIFYING SERIES THIRD ROUND – GROUP 4 With only one race in Group 4 today, SSL Team Czech Republic once again brought their ‘A-game’. The imperious...
On the first day of racing in the SSL Gold Cup Qualifying Series third round, SSL Team Czech Republic laid down a marker in Group 4 with an impressive win in Race...
Grandson, Lake Neuchatel (Switzerland). On the first day of racing in the SSL Gold Cup Qualifying Series third round, SSL Team Czech Republic laid down a marker in Group 4 with an...
Two groups of four teams will race in Round 3 of the SSL Gold Cup 2022 Qualifying Series, taking place in Lake Neuchatel, Grandson (Switzerland) from June 9 to 12. In Group 4, three teams...
Two groups of four teams will race in Round 3 of the SSL Gold Cup 2022 Qualifying Series, taking place in Lake Neuchatel, Grandson (Switzerland) from June 9-12. In Group 5, four South...
The second round of the SSL Gold Cup Qualifying Series came to an end today in Grandson, on lake Neuchatel (Switzerland), with another two teams earning the right to compete at...
Leader of Group 3 of the SSL Gold Cup 2022 QS Round 2, SSL Team Slovenia had another good day in Grandson, Lake Neuchatel (Switzerland). The Slovenian “Krpani1860” took control in...
Winner of both races on Day 2 of SSL Gold Cup 2022 Qualifying Series Round 2, SSL Team Slovenia has taken a commanding position at the top of Group 3. SSL Team...
Qualifying Series Round 2 with SSL Team Ecuador, SSL Team Lithuania, and SSL Team Slovenia take place from June 1st to 3rd. Unfortunately, due to Covid-related restrictions, SSL Team Hong Kong could not join...
With the first day of racing in Round 2 of the SSL Gold Cup 2022 Qualifying Series complete, SSL Team Slovenia sit top of the table, having edged out...
For the Qualifying Series Round 2 on June 1st – 3rd in Lake Neuchatel, Grandson, Switzerland, Group 3 teams Ecuador vs. Lithuania vs. Slovenia will fight to reach one of the two top spots...
After their third win in SSL Gold Cup 2022 Qualifying Series in Race 4, SSL Team Estonia “Icebreakers” validated its ticket to the Final Series before racing Race 5. Second in the...
SSL Team Antigua & Barbuda “Rum Runners,” a favorite of the group, gets its ticket for the Final Series alongside the underdog SSL Team Tahiti. After a victory from The Black...
Three exciting races and three different winners in the Islands’ group. After SSL Team Puerto Rico “Los Boricuas” (Race 1) and SSL Team Antigua & Barbuda “Rum Runners” (Race 2), it was SSL Team Bermuda’s (Race...
SSL Team Estonia “Icebreakers” made one more step towards SSL Gold Cup 2022 Final Series by winning their second race in Race 3 of Group 2, in Lake Neuchatel, Grandson. SSL Team...
Day 2 of the SSL Gold Cup 2022 Qualifying Series Round 1 crowned two new winners in Grandson, Switzerland. In today’s breezy conditions, just one race in each group...
SSL Team Ireland ‘Green Armada” had a convincing win over SSL Team Estonia “Icebreakers” in Group 2 Race 2. The Green Armada matches The Icebreakers at the group’s provisionnal ranking. SSL Team Belgium ‘Sea Devils”, unlucky...
SSL Team Antigua & Barbuda won the only race of the day for Group 1. The Antiguan Rum Runners crossed the finish line well ahead (+3’13”) of SSL Team Tahiti after a full...
The latest entrant in the competition, SSL Team Puerto Rico “Los Boricuas”, wins the first-ever race of the SSL Gold Cup 2022 Qualifying Series. Head-to-head with SSL Team Bermuda...
SSL Team Estonia “Icebreakers” dominated Group 2 without discussion in their 1st race of the Qualifying Series. The Icebreakers of Tonu Toniste lead the pack from the start. Last coming in the group, SSL Team Ireland...
The first-ever SSL Gold Cup 2022 Qualifying Series races started on this day in Grandson, Switzerland. Two groups battled on the water, but shifty wind conditions allowed only one race per...
For the Qualifying Round 1 (May 19-22), two groups will fight to reach one of the two top spots to get into Final Series. In Group 1, there will be Antigua...
For the Qualifying Series Round 1 (May 19-22), two groups will fight to reach one of the two top spots to get into Final Series. In Group 2, there will...
December SSL Nation ranking is out and SSL Team GBR is leading the way for a 4th consecutive month. Ian Williams’ team is followed by SSL Team Spain and SSL Team Australia. SSL Team...
Four races scheduled on Day 4 of the third SSL Gold Cup Test Event: the last qualifying race for both fleets, crucial for four teams, then the Petit Final among...
The day started out with very light wind and little hopes to get any racing done for the day. But Lake Neuchatel didn’t disappoint and eventually some northern breeze filled...
The first two days of racing on Lake Neuchatel for the third SSL Gold Cup Test Event were blissed by beautiful sailing conditions. Northern breeze and sun made up for...
The third and last SSL Test Event has just started in Grandson, on Lake Neuchatel in Switzerland. Eight national teams are ready to prove their worth on the water from...
The day started out slow in Grandson, Switzerland, for the last day of qualification of the Second SSL Test Event. A little wait ashore and then one light wind race...
After quite a long wait ashore and on the water for the wind to come and settle, Brazil can add another win to the previous four and is mathematically in...
The SSL Team Brazil, led by its five-time medalist Robert Scheidt and the two younge two-time Olympic Champions Martine Grael and Kahena Kunze, wins both of today’s races on lake...
Two wins for SSL Team Brazil in its fleet, while on the other fleet one Argentina claimed the first race and Switzerland the second. A very windy day on...
Plenty of Olympic medalists in Grandson, Switzerland for the second SSL Test Event, officially opened with a Ceremony at the castle earlier tonight. Tonu and Toomas Toniste (EST), Tonci Stipanovic...
The qualification series of the first Test Event of the SSL Gold Cup is over. On Saturday, after five races started on Wednesday, the four finalists emerged, the best...
SSL Team South Africa wins the first SSL Gold Cup Test Event after a tight race today on lake Neuchatel in Switzerland. The day started out with a nice...
It’s been a long journey from the beginning of it all to today, and history was written today on lake Neuchatel. The first two races ever of an SSL Gold...