Lifestyle
Jan 14, 2026
A proud partnership with the 2025 SailGP champions - Emirates Great Britain Team
Emirates GBR has made history as the 2025 SailGP Champions, setting new standards in global sailing. Our ongoing collaboration celebrates this achievement and our shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and teamwork.
SailGP stands as the pinnacle of global sailing, revolutionizing the sport with breathtaking, high-speed races and state-of-the-art technology. With 14 elite teams competing in identical 50-foot foiling catamarans, every moment is crafted to push the limits of what’s possible on the water.
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Race destinations for the 2026 season
With 75+ locations around the world, J.P. Morgan Private Bank is uniquely positioned to help—Our teams are located in cities around the world, offering local insight, connection and commitment.
The 2026 season:
Perth, Australia: January 17-18
Auckland, New Zealand: February 14-15
Sydney, Australia: February 28 - March 1
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: April 11-12
Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix: May 9-10
New York, US: May 30-31
Halifax, Canada: June 20-21
Portsmouth, UK: July 25-26
Sassnitz, Germany: August 22-23
Valencia, Spain: September 5-6
Geneva, Switzerland: September 19-20
Dubai, UAE: November 21-22
Abu Dhabi, UAE: November 28-29 (Grand Final)
Auckland, New Zealand: February 14-15
Sydney, Australia: February 28 - March 1
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: April 11-12
Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix: May 9-10
New York, US: May 30-31
Halifax, Canada: June 20-21
Portsmouth, UK: July 25-26
Sassnitz, Germany: August 22-23
Valencia, Spain: September 5-6
Geneva, Switzerland: September 19-20
Dubai, UAE: November 21-22
Abu Dhabi, UAE: November 28-29 (Grand Final)
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Shared principles and dedication
Our partnership with Emirates GBR is built on shared values—excellence, innovation, and relentless dedication. United by a champion mentality, we set the standard for performance in both sailing and client service.
Team Leadership
Greatness at the helm
Led on the water by Olympic champions Hannah Mills OBE and Dylan Fletcher, Emirates GBR claimed their first SailGP season title in 2025. Alongside them stands team CEO Sir Ben Ainslie - the most decorated Olympic sailor in history. With nine Olympic gold and three silver medals across the team, excellence is embedded at every level.
Left to right: Driver Dylan Fletcher, Strategist Hannah Mills OBE, Team principal and CEO Sir Ben Ainslie
THE CREW
Sailing’s top talent
The team’s F50 is driven by Olympic gold medallist, Dylan Fletcher. The crew alongside him features sailing’s top talent, including Olympic gold medallists Hannah Mills and Stuart Bithell and three-time America's Cup athletes Neil Hunter, Nick Hutton and Luke Parkinson. Paris 2024 Olympic gold medallist Ellie Aldridge and sailing prodigy, Kai Hockley, complete the squad as development sailors
Left to right: Kai Hockley, Neil Hunter, Nick Hutton, Dylan Fletcher, Hannah Mills, Luke Parkinson, Stuart Bithell
A LASTING PARTNERSHIP
With Sir Ben Ainslie
J.P. Morgan has also worked closely with Sir Ben Ainslie in various sailing endeavors, including supporting his successful Olympic bids at Beijing 2008 & London 2012, and his America's Cup campaign between 2012 to 2014. We are excited to have him back on board.
Ben Ainslie leads as team CEO
In the world of finance, J.P. Morgan remains first in class. They continually exhibit integrity and excellence, and are really striving to make a difference. Similarly, that’s the sort of standard we aspire to reach with our SailGP team.
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