GB1 X NORTH SAILS
DESIGNED FOR THE CHALLENGE
THE CHALLENGERS
INTRODUCING GB1
GB1 is Britain’s challenger team competing in the 38th America’s Cup, taking place in Naples, Italy, in July 2027. From the athletes at the helm to the engineers, designers, and crew behind the scenes, GB1 is built on performance, driven by innovation, and defined by the people at the heart of it.
GB1 is Britain’s challenger team competing in the 38th America’s Cup, taking place in Naples, Italy, in July 2027. From the athletes at the helm to the engineers, designers, and crew behind the scenes, GB1 is built on performance, driven by innovation, and defined by the people at the heart of it.
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PARTNERS FOR PROGRESS
WHY NORTH SAILS?
Drawing on decades of sailmaking innovation, North Sails brings technical expertise and precision engineering to every element of GB1’s challenge. From sail design and manufacture to the ultimate in performance clothing, our partnership is helping push the team toward success.
Drawing on decades of sailmaking innovation, North Sails brings technical expertise and precision engineering to every element of GB1’s challenge. From sail design and manufacture to the ultimate in performance clothing, our partnership is helping push the team toward success.
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READY FOR THE CHALLENGE
MEET THE TEAM
A team built on performance, driven by a single goal: to win the America’s Cup for Great Britain. At the center of the challenge, a crew of elite sailors bringing passion, precision, and skill to every moment on the water. This year, the America’s Cup reaches a defining moment, with every team set to include a female sailor on board for the first time in its 175-year history. We’re proud to support GB1 as they prepare to be part of this landmark moment—details coming soon.
SAILOR — HELM
DYLAN FLETCHER MBE
Renowned for his precision control and calm, decisive performance at speed, Olympic Gold Medalist Dylan Fletcher takes the helm for GB1.
Renowned for his precision control and calm, decisive performance at speed, Olympic Gold Medalist Dylan Fletcher takes the helm for GB1.
SAILOR — HELM
BEN CORNISH
Returning for his third America's Cup campaign, Cornish brings experience, all-round versatility, and technical skill to GB1’s on-water performance.
Returning for his third America's Cup campaign, Cornish brings experience, all-round versatility, and technical skill to GB1’s on-water performance.
SAILOR — TRIMMER
BLEDDYN MON
Elite sailor and engineer, Bleddyn Mon brings technical precision and natural racing instinct to optimize GB1’s team performance.
Elite sailor and engineer, Bleddyn Mon brings technical precision and natural racing instinct to optimize GB1’s team performance.
SAILOR — TRIMMER
ANDREA TESEI
Bringing a wealth of wide-reaching experience from high-level racing to sail and foil design and optimization, Tesei joins GB1 from Italy’s Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli team.
Bringing a wealth of wide-reaching experience from high-level racing to sail and foil design and optimization, Tesei joins GB1 from Italy’s Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli team.
RISING STARS
THE ATHENA PATHWAY
Designed to shape a more inclusive future for sailing, the Athena Pathway is developing the next generation of British talent—on and off the water. The programme has already built a formidable Women’s America's Cup team, led by Olympic Gold Medallists Hannah Mills OBE and Ellie Aldridge MBE.
Designed to shape a more inclusive future for sailing, the Athena Pathway is developing the next generation of British talent—on and off the water. The programme has already built a formidable Women’s America's Cup team, led by Olympic Gold Medallists Hannah Mills OBE and Ellie Aldridge MBE.
FOLLOW THE JOURNEY
INSIDE THE CHALLENGE
From prep to performance. Get behind the scenes with GB1 in a new YouTube series, following the team as they prepare for the 38th America’s Cup.