POSTPONED

This online class originally scheduled for Tuesday, January 7th has been postponed as the host is unwell.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. We are working to reschedule the class as soon as possible and will share the new date and time with you shortly.

Mon Mar 10th, 2025

4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET

FREE

Exclusive Live Panel with the U.S. SailGP Team

hosted by American Sailing

Go behind the scenes for an in-depth conversation with the athletes, leaders, and visionaries shaping the future of sailing.

Insights from the U.S. SailGP Team’s top athletes and leadership

A look into the future of professional sailing and high-performance foiling

Behind-the-scenes stories from the SailGP global racing circuit

Live Q&A – ask your questions directly to the team!

SailGP is redefining the sport of sailing, combining high-speed, high-tech hydrofoiling catamarans with intense, nation-versus-nation competition at some of the most iconic venues around the world. Learn about the cutting-edge technology powering these record-breaking F50 catamarans, the team’s push for diversity and inclusion in the sport, and their mission to bring culture and sailing together. This is your chance to hear directly from U.S. SailGP Team CEO Mike Buckley, former Olympian and pioneering SailGP athlete Anna Weis, and the team’s elite roster of world-class sailors.

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Exclusive Live Panel with the U.S. SailGP Team

U.S. SailGP Team & American Sailing Present

The Future of High-Performance Sailing

American Sailing is thrilled to welcome the U.S. SailGP Team for an exclusive live panel discussion, bringing together some of the most accomplished athletes in professional sailing.

SailGP is more than just a racing league—it’s a global revolution in sailing, combining cutting-edge technology, world-class competition, and a commitment to sustainability. Competing at speeds exceeding 60 mph, the U.S. SailGP Team is at the forefront of this high-stakes, high-performance sport.

During this engaging panel, we’ll be joined by Mike Buckley (2x World Champion Sailor, CEO, and Co-Owner of the U.S. SailGP Team), pioneering athlete Anna Weis (Olympian and U.S. SailGP Team Grinder / Jib Trimmer), driver Taylor Canfield (7x World Champion and U.S. SailGP Team Driver), and other key team members to discuss the evolution of competitive sailing, the impact of SailGP’s groundbreaking technology, and what it takes to compete at the highest level.

Whether you’re a die-hard racing fan, a passionate sailor, or simply curious about the future of the sport, this panel will provide unparalleled insights into the world of SailGP—and you won’t want to miss it.

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MARCH 15-16, 2025

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SailGP Panel Introduction

SailGP

SailGP is a nation versus nation, close-to-shore, high speed, high tech racing series like no other. This global sports championship combines cutting-edge tech, iconic global venues, elite athletes and record-breaking speeds to create the most exciting racing on water.

Founded by Russell Coutts and Larry Ellison in 2018, the league set out to redefine the future of the sport.

The Championship sees rival teams from the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Great Britain, Brazil, Italy, Canada, France, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland and Spain battle it out at iconic venues around the world in short, intense races for a total prize pot of USD $12.8 million.

Alongside SailGP’s fast and furious racing action, the league has ambitions to be the world's most sustainable and purpose-driven sports and entertainment platform. SailGP’s Impact League is key to this ambition; it’s a world-first initiative that sees teams compete in a second leaderboard, making sustainability essential to the fabric of sport.

SailGP is a dynamic and revolutionary sporting league that showcases the best sailing talent, cutting edge technology and a commitment to a sustainable future.

The U.S. SailGP Team

The U.S. SailGP Team was purchased by an all-star group of investors coming from sports, technology and entertainment backgrounds in November 2023. The acquisition was led by founding Uber engineer Ryan McKillen, Margaret McKillen, and two-time world champion sailor Mike Buckley. The Avenue Sports Fund, led by Avenue Capital Group CEO Marc Lasry, is the lead investor in the largest team acquisition in SailGP history.

Other members of the investment group include actress and producer Issa Rae; world champion heavyweight boxer Deontay Wilder; global DJ and producer Gryffin; U.S. soccer player Jozy Altidore; University of Michigan basketball legend Katelynn Flaherty Yates; serial entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchukand; and NFL stars DeAndre Hopkins, Malik Jackson, Roquan Smith, Kayvon Thibodeaux, and Dallas Turner.

Mike Buckley

Mike Buckley, 2x World Champion Sailor, CEO, and Co-Owner of the U.S. SailGP Team, acquired the team in November 2023 alongside Ryan McKillen, the founding engineer at Uber. As both CEO and an athlete on the boat in the role of Strategist, Mike combines his competitive drive with a visionary approach to leadership. Under his direction, the team has secured the most diverse investor group in sailing history, including Issa Rae, DeAndre Hopkins, Gary Vaynerchuk, and Marc Lasry's Avenue Capital Group. With a goal to establish the U.S. SailGP Team as the “NY Rangers of professional sailing globally,” Mike is passionate about making sailing culturally relevant and accessible to new audiences.

Anna Weis

Olympian Anna Weis is the first woman to serve as a full-time grinder and jib trimmer in SailGP, proudly breaking boundaries for the U.S. SailGP Team. After undergoing surgeries on both arms in early 2019, Anna staged a remarkable comeback, capturing gold at the Pan American Games in Lima on the Nacra 17 and securing her place at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Dedicated to inspiring young women to stay in sports and pursue their dreams, Anna embodies determination and inclusivity at the highest level of competition. Her pioneering role and tireless work ethic matches the U.S. SailGP Team’s mission to make sailing more accessible and serve as an inspiration for a new generation of fans and athletes.

Taylor Canfield

Taylor Canfield, the driver of the U.S. SailGP Team, is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished sailors in the United States. A seasoned competitor with an impressive seven world championship titles, Canfield’s expertise spans across multiple sailing disciplines. His journey with SailGP began in the league's inaugural season, where he served as a flight controller, mastering the art of piloting the high-speed, hydrofoiling F50 catamarans. In Dubai during the 2024 season, Canfield took the helm as driver, bringing his tactical acumen and leadership to the forefront of the U.S. team’s campaign.

Hans Henken

A California native, Hans began sailing at six years old in the Naples Sabot and has since competed at the highest levels of the sport including taking home bronze for the U.S. Sailing Olympic Team at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. In 2008, he introduced himself to the world stage when he won a bronze medal at the Youth World Championships, and proceeded to top that the following year when he became an Under-23 International Moth World Champion.Hans also attended Stanford University from 2011-2018, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. During his time at Stanford, he was a member of the Stanford Varsity Sailing Team and was Team Captain from 2013-2014 during the Cardinal’s most successful season. Hans is an avid skier, and surfer, and enjoys taking to the slopes, or the surf whenever he has free time. When the time comes to move on from competitive sailing, Hans aspires to work on rocket engines.

Jeremy Wilmot

Jeremy made his debut last season with the U.S. SailGP team as a wing trimmer. Originally from Australia, Wilmot moved to the United States more than two decades ago and calls Newport, RI, home. A multiple world and national champion across various classes, he also campaigned for the Olympics in the 470 and Nacra 17 classes. Jeremy has been sailing since he was 5 years old and comes from a family of distinguished sailors. He began sailing at Middle Harbour Yacht Club, putting together an impressive sailing resume even at a young age. He won the Manly Junior national championship in 1996-97 and sailed a 29er with a young Seve Jarvin. Growing up, Jeremy was the training partner for his brother Nathan in his 470 campaign for the Olympics, with Victor Kovalenko coaching, giving Jeremy first hand experience of what it takes to win a gold medal.

Mac Agnese

Mac Agnese is a grinder for the United States SailGP Team, returning to the crew under the driver Taylor Canfield. He is a two-time World Champion and at age five, Mac’s sailing career began in the popular Opti class. By age 11, Mac had already earned his first world championship gold in the Melges 24. Since then, he’s competed in nine world championships across multiple fleets, earning another gold in the Snipe and silver and bronze medals at the youth worlds in two different sailing disciplines. Mac has also competed on the World Match Racing Tour and Extreme Sailing Series. When he’s not sailing, Mac enjoys tennis and exploring new places.

Peter Kinney

Peter returns to the United States SailGP Team for the 2025 season, having previously been part of the set-up in Season 2, and rejoining the team during Season 4. Growing up on the coast of Southern California, Peter has always been close to the ocean and began sailing Naples Sabots in the Newport Harbor Yacht Club at the age of eight. He spent some time away from the water as he played football in high school and collegiately at the University of Redlands but came back to his sailing roots as he represented the United States at the 2013 Red Bull Youth America’s Cup. Peter is a veteran of the offshore racing scene in Southern California, holding the Pacific Cup and San Diego to Puerto Vallarta race records set onboard the behemoth Rio100. He won a Melges 32 world championship title in 2016, and regularly races on the GL52 and M32 circuits. Peter spends his time outside of racing as a marine electronics technician, avid waterman, and a huge Los Angeles Lakers and Dodgers fan.

Live Panel Recording

Watch the live session recorded on Monday, March 10th, 2025

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