SailGP Prepares 12-Team New York Grand Prix with Celebrity Ownership

The 2025 Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix marks the third time SailGP returns to New York City, featuring 12 teams competing with high-speed foiling catamarans. Celebrity owners Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds recently acquired the Australian team, partnering with iconic sponsor Bonds, aiming to boost the league's popularity similar to Reynolds' success with Wrexham soccer. The event, spanning June 5-8, is supported by special local regulations from the U.S. Coast Guard to ensure safety in Upper New York Bay, temporarily restricting vessel access around Governors, Ellis, and Liberty Islands. SailGP, co-founded by billionaire Larry Ellison and led by CEO Russell Coutts, has expanded its global reach with additional teams from Brazil and Italy and continues to grow its fanbase through social media and new content initiatives. The competition emphasizes safety following recent structural testing of equipment after a wind collapse incident and showcases top athletes like Diego Bo and Giles Scott. The combination of celebrity involvement, sponsorships, regulatory support, and athlete talent positions SailGP for significant growth in the global sailing scene.