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The most exciting racing on water is returning to Portsmouth.

SailGP’s adrenaline-fueled racing is returning to Portsmouth on 25-26 July, 2026.

Kicking off 2026’s European season, the port city of Portsmouth will see Dylan Fletcher’s Emirates GBR go head to head with the F50 fleet in pursuit of hometown glory.

With spectacular views of the action, fans can also expect epic entertainment in The Solent as sports fans flock to the racing event of the summer.

What's the P&B link to Emirates GBR SailGP Team?

Great Britain SailGP team driver Dylan Fletcher MBE kicked off his career at P&B in Northampton Head Office as a Sail Loft member.

At a recent event, P&B Musto Race Team Youth Member, Finn Neal, spoke with him about his time in our Northampton Sail Loft. Dylan's advice to younger sailors aspiring to compete at top-level sailing? “Keep doing what you’re doing. Have fun, keep your head down and work hard. Follow your dreams – hard work and enjoyment are the key.”

Dylan reflected on his early years at Northampton Sailing Club and when he worked making sails at P&B saying: “There are so many lessons that I learnt there – all the essential skills that make boats go faster. They still apply now.”

The Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix hits Portsmouth on 25 and 26 July 2026. The flying F50s will be ripping across the Solent at over 60 mph in front of packed crowds on Southsea Common. Thirteen national teams fighting for every inch, unreal race stadium energy, and a summer weekend built around fast boats and brilliant people.

We'll be supporting Dylan and Hannah's GBR team from the grandstands at next year's event. Buy your tickets now and witness the thrill of SailGP on British waters with us – we cannot wait!

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What's the weekend schedule for SailGP

Race Weekend Schedule

RACE DAY 1 | SATURDAY, 25 JULY
Race Stadium Opening Hours |TBC
Race Times | TBC

RACE DAY 2 | SUNDAY, 26 JULY
Race Stadium Opening Hours | TBC
Race Times | TBC

Where can I get tickets for Emirates SailGP Portsmouth?

Head on over to our friends at SailGP, you'll find all the latest event and ticket news, plus get all the team insight and highlights from previous races.

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What is the SailGP Waterfront Stand?

Be in the heart of the action!

Witness an exhilarating day of world-class racing with the Waterfront Grandstand ticket. Perfect for fans who want to be in the heart of the action, this ticket offers stadium seating and an entertaining atmosphere with dedicated Race Stadium hosts. Your ticket includes:
  • Prime views: Select your preferred seat in the Waterfront Grandstand with excellent views of the racecourse. Experience the thrill of high-speed racing up close!
  • Race day excitement: Check out the Race Stadium where you can explore interactive games such as the SailGP simulator, enjoy family-friendly activities and soak up the vibrant SailGP atmosphere.
  • Live commentary: Stay engaged with live commentary and large video screens that capture every exciting moment of the race.
  • Food and beverages: Access to food and beverage outlets within the Race Stadium, with a variety of delicious options available for purchase.
  • Merchandise: Take home a piece of SailGP. See what the official SailGP Fan Store has for you with a range of retail options on offer to purchase.
Where is Emirates SailGP Portsmouth being held in 2026?

The UK leg of SailGP is being held at Southsea Common, located in Portsmouth, a port city steeped in British maritime history, is next to the popular seafront promenade and beach, which is ideal for kite flying, picnics and informal ball games.

What is SailGP?

SailGP is the world’s most exciting racing on water. The global championship features national teams battling in short, intense races at iconic stadium-style venues across the globe. The high-tech, high-speed action features sailing’s best athletes racing in identical hydrofoiling F50 catamarans, flying at speeds approaching 100 km/h.

SailGP Portsmouth 2026 – what to expect, and why P&B is part of the story

The Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix is not a typical sailing event. SailGP was built on the premise that high-performance racing should be watchable – stadium-style, close to shore, with enough visible speed and tactical drama to hold a crowd of 20,000. Portsmouth delivers on that. Southsea Common provides grandstand views directly onto the Solent race course, with three races scheduled each afternoon across both days. Racing runs from approximately 16:00–17:30, weather permitting.

The F50 catamaran is central to understanding what makes SailGP different. These are purpose-built foiling machines – derived from the AC50 class but developed specifically for the SailGP format. They fly. At over 60mph on flat water, they operate in a physical and tactical environment that demands precision from every crew member, not just the helm. Watching a fleet of 13 of them race in close proximity is something that's difficult to describe to anyone who hasn't seen it.

For sailors who've raced dinghies at club or championship level, the principles on display are familiar — pressure, shifts, lane management, boat-on-boat – just executed at a scale and speed that reframes your understanding of what's possible.

The P&B connection to Emirates GBR goes back to Dylan Fletcher's time in our Northampton Sail Loft earlier in his career. The skills he developed there – understanding materials, construction, how sail shape drives boat performance – are the same skills that underpin elite racing at any level. It's a thread that runs directly from grassroots British sailing through to the Solent in July.

If you're heading to Portsmouth this summer, P&B stocks the technical clothing and equipment the teams train in year-round. Browse our sailing clothing, race accessories and chandlery — and see the brands that perform at the highest level in the sport.