News – SSL Team MAS

The first SSL Gold Cup Asian qualifiers will be held in Thailand

The world of competitive sailing is entering a new era. Between 20 and 22 December 2025, Thailand will host the first SSL Gold Cup qualifiers for Asian national teams. This landmark...

Date24.09.2025

The 2nd edition of the Football World Cup in Sailing arrives in Brazil in November 2026

Save the date! The second edition of the Football World Cup in Sailing will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in November 2026. The top 40 nations from five continents...

Date03.09.2025

A Month of Sailing Glory on Gran Canaria – The Movie SSL Gold Cup 2023

It’s been over a year since the thrilling SSL Gold Cup 2023 came to an end! Gran Canaria was the epicenter of sailing excitement in November 2023, bringing together some...

Date31.12.2024

World Sailing ENP sailors show their class

The World Sailing Emerging Nations Program (ENP) aims to close the performance gap between countries competing at the international level, as well as helping to increase the number of nations...

Date26.04.2024

Medal Races Loading at SOF

Day 5 of the Last Chance Regatta witnessed sisters Katerina and Barbora Svikova claiming first and second place in the three-rider final of the women’s windsurfing competition. Katerina led the...

Date25.04.2024

Reshuffle of the podiums at Day 4 of SOF

After four races in the 49er FX fleet this afternoon, the Polish sailors top the leaderboard with Aleksandra Melzacka and Sandra Jankowiak in first place, followed by Gabriela Czapska and...

Date24.04.2024

Wildly Variable Winds at Day 2 of SOF

At Tokyo 2020, in both the 49er and 49erFX fleets, there were German sailors on the podium. This time around is different. Germany has not yet secured qualification for Paris...

Date22.04.2024

How Star Sailors League was built

It all started with a group of athletes, who after the 2012 Olympics, together developed and launched the global inshore sailing circuit known as the Stars Sailors League. The conviction...

Date13.02.2024

History of Sailing in the Olympics

As the anticipation for the upcoming Olympics builds, the focus turns to the rich history of Sailing in the Olympic Games. For Star Sailor League, the Olympic Qualifiers and the...

Date06.02.2024

Relive the Top 10 Highlights of the SSL Gold Cup!

It’s hard to believe that the epic Grand Final of the SSL Gold Cup was a week ago! The event was filled with highs and lows of emotions but, most...

Date10.12.2023

Gran Canaria SSL Gold Cup in miniature!

SSL Gold Cup in miniature (c) Gilles Morelle Poland, skippered by Lili Skomska, wins the mini version of the ‘Gran Canaria SSL Gold Cup’, hosted by the Optimists of...

Date03.12.2023

Spellbinding SSL Gold Cup Grand Final in Gran Canaria

After 23 days and 64 races in Gran Canaria at the SSL Gold Cup it all came down to the final four, and the Grand Final. The inaugural football world...

Date03.12.2023

Razor-thin margins in the SSL Gold Cup Semi-Finals

SSL Team Netherlands (c) Martina Orsini With the first rainclouds we’ve seen in Gran Canaria since the start of the competition, this was no normal day in the SSL Gold...

Date02.12.2023

Recap from the SSL Gold Cup 1/4 Finals in Gran Canaria

Just when you think the SSL Gold Cup can’t get any more exciting, another round proves you wrong. The 1/4 Finals saw the introduction of the top 8 seeded teams,...

Date01.12.2023

Tough & Tempestuous Golden Day in the SSL Gold Cup 1/4 Finals

SSL Team Germany (c) Martina Orsini The 1/4 Finals started in a calm manner, but came to a crescendo early on Thursday in Gran Canaria. The golden double points finale...

Date30.11.2023

Gran Canaria shines on SSL Gold Cup 1/4 Finals Day 3

SSL Gold Cup 1/4 Finals Day 3 (c) Martina Orsini Tuesday’s light winds meant we only had two races, so Wednesday was catch-up time, with the wind playing ball,...

Date29.11.2023

Pained expressions on Day 2 of the SSL Gold Cup 1/4 Finals in Gran Canaria

SSL Team Spain (c) Martina Orsini Light winds bring emotions to the fore on yachts. Situations can change in an instant, and the whole scenario can be understood just from...

Date28.11.2023

Tense & Tactical Opener to the SSL Gold Cup 1/4 Finals

SSL Gold Cup 1/4 Finals start (c) Martina Orsini After the breathless and heart-stopping moments we saw on Fantastic Friday, the start of the SSL Gold Cup 1/4 Finals in...

Date27.11.2023

SSL Gold Cup 1/4 Finals Officially Opened

The world’s most elite sailing teams have landed in sunny Gran Canaria for the 1/4 Finals of the SSL Gold Cup, and the level of competition is only ramping up....

Date26.11.2023

Recap from the SSL Gold Cup 1/8 Finals in Gran Canaria

The SSL Gold Cup kicked off to an excellent start in the 1/32 Finals, a superb standard of racing that only increased in the 1/16 Finals, but the extraordinary 1/8...

Date25.11.2023

Perfection & Pain in Phénoménale SSL Gold Cup 1/8 Finals

SSL Team France celebrate (c) Gilles Morelle Just when we thought we’d seen it all in Gran Canaria, the SSL Gold Cup took it to a whole new level...

Date24.11.2023

SSL Gold Cup’s Official Virtual Collection Album

SSL Gold Cup Panini Digital Collections Sailing has entered the exciting world of sticker albums! Just like in football, where you can collect your favourite stars from club and national...

Date23.11.2023

Tensions Mount on Day 3 of the 1/8 Finals SSL Gold Cup in Gran Canaria

SSL Gold Cup 1/8 Finals Fleet 1, Race 3 (c) Gilles Morelle Another day in glorious Gran Canaria, with more sunshine, more warmth and a beautiful 10 to 13...

Date23.11.2023

Winning Moves on Day 2 of the 1/8 Finals SSL Gold Cup at Gran Canaria

SSL Team Argentina (c) Gilles Morelle Gran Canaria served up a stunner on Wednesday, with sunshine and a steady 9-12 knots of breeze. Absolutely perfect conditions for the teams to...

Date22.11.2023

Nerves of steel in the 1/8 Finals SSL Gold Cup at Gran Canaria

1/8 Finals Fleet 1, Race 1 Start (c) Gilles Morelle Light wind sailing is tense at the best of times, but the high stakes of the SSL Gold Cup...

Date21.11.2023

Recap from the SSL Gold Cup 1/16 Finals in Gran Canaria

With ten teams qualifying from the 1/32 Finals and six new teams joining the competition, the 1/16 Finals were always going to be exciting and intense. Little did we know...

Date20.11.2023

The new teams arrive for the SSL Gold Cup 1/8 Finals!

The SSL Gold Cup Event Village in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria was buzzing on Monday evening as the new teams arrived for the 1/8 Finals. It was a sea of...

Date20.11.2023

Saving the best for last in the Gran Canaria SSL Gold Cup 1/16 Finals

SSL Team Portugal (c) Gilles Morelle What a scintillating Sunday we had lined up to conclude the SSL Gold Cup 1/16 Finals. With double points on offer everything was...

Date19.11.2023

Maintaining the momentum on Day 3 of the 1/16 Finals at the SSL Gold Cup in Gran Canaria

SSL Team Malaysia on 1/16 Finals Day 3 (c) Martina Orsini Momentum is a precious commodity on a yacht, but is just as important in any regatta or sporting series....

Date18.11.2023

On board and in the heart of the action on day 2 of the SSL Gold Cup 1/16 Finals

SSL Gold Cup 1/16 Finals Day 2 (c) Martina Orsini Every day at the SSL Gold Cup Final Series the action is streamed live, and the onboard cameras bring you...

Date17.11.2023

Looking ahead to the 1/16 Finals of the SSL Gold Cup in Gran Canaria

So far, the SSL Gold Cup in Gran Canaria has highlighted the dynamic nature of elite racing, with strategic decisions, teamwork, and adaptability all playing a pivotal role in success....

Date16.11.2023

Newcomers face early challenges in the 1/16 Finals of the SSL Gold Cup

SSL Gold Cup 1/16 Finals Day 1 (c) Gilles Morelle Another beautiful day in sunny Gran Canaria. Well, not just any day – it’s Day 1 of the 1/16 Finals...

Date16.11.2023

Recap of the SSL Gold Cup 1/32 Finals in Gran Canaria

As the 1/32nd Round of the SSL Gold Cup Finals series comes to an end, and we move on to the 1/16 Finals, we saw the top 8 teams out of...

Date15.11.2023

Double or Quits at the SSL Gold Cup Final Series in Gran Canaria

Antigua & Barbuda battle it out with Bermuda (c) Gilles Morelle It’s the fourth day of racing at the SSL Gold Cup in Gran Canaria, and it’s also the double-points...

Date13.11.2023

All Change on Moving Day at the SSL Gold Cup Final Series in Gran Canaria

SSL Gold Cup 1/32 Finals Day 3 (c) Martina Orsini It started with intense excitement, and ended with a whimper, but even though the winds were light, the action was...

Date12.11.2023

An Inspiring Day 2 at the SSL Gold Cup Final Series in Gran Canaria

SSL Team Slovenia (c) Martina Orsini On day two of the SSL Gold Cup 1/32 Finals, Gran Canaria delivered another beautiful setting for world-class racing. Today it was all about...

Date11.11.2023

A Swell Start to the SSL Gold Cup Final Series in Gran Canaria

SSL Team South Africa (c) Martina Orsini Gran Canaria delivered on the first day of the SSL Gold Cup 1/32 Finals, with sparkling seas, a lovely swell left over...

Date10.11.2023

SSL Gold Cup Final Series in Gran Canaria Officially Open!

SSL Gold Cup Final Series (c) Martina Orsini On the eve of the SSL Gold Cup Final Series, the Inaugural World Cup of Sailing Nations, there was a buzz of...

Date09.11.2023

SSL Gold Cup on Televisión Canaria

Ahead of the SSL Gold Cup Final Series Draw and Opening Ceremony in Gran Canaria on Thursday, the media attention for the event is growing continuously. Today Televisión Canaria were...

Date08.11.2023

Gran Canaria is ready to host the SSL Gold Cup, the first Sailing World Cup by Nations

The competition was presented on Tuesday at a press conference held in the capital of the Canary Island. SSL Gold Cup Press Conference in Gran Canaria © Belfi Aguilar From...

Date01.11.2023

The exciting SSL Gold Cup Final Series format!

The anticipation is building in Gran Canaria as the SSL Gold Cup Final Series approaches! The organisers are working non-stop to get everything in place to make this one of...

Date30.10.2023

SSL47 yachts on their way to Gran Canaria!

Exciting scenes as the logistical operation ahead of the SSL Gold Cup, taking place between the 10th of November and the 3rd of December 2023, is on track with the...

Date06.10.2023

Six Paris 2024 Qualification places claimed at 19th Asian Games

The Asian Games is a massive event in the region, second only to the Olympic Games, and the 19th edition, held in in Hangzhou, China, has been a huge success. The...

Date28.09.2023

Golden day for host nation at the 19th Asian Games

The 19th Asian Games (SSL 1000) in Hangzhou, China is being a superb event for the host nation in the sailing, with China securing gold in the mixed Nacra 17, the 49er,...

Date26.09.2023

19th Asian Games underway

The 19th Asian Games (SSL 1000) is taking place at Hangzhou, China, with many of the top sailors from the region taking part. The sailing competition takes place at the Ningbo...

Date21.09.2023

SSL Gold Cup in the news!

The announcement that Anfi del Mar in Gran Canaria is hosting the SSL Gold Cup in November is big news in the Canary Islands, with many of the Spanish national...

Date12.09.2023

THE 1ST “FOOTBALL WORLD CUP” IN SAILING IN STUNNING ISLAND OF GRAN CANARIA

The SSL GOLD CUP, the 1st “FOOTBALL WORLD CUP” in sailing will be held at the stunning Island of Gran Canaria from the 10 of November and the 3rd of...

Date06.09.2023

SSL Ranking to include IODA events in ground-breaking collaboration

The International Optimist Dinghy Association (IODA) and SSL are delighted to announce a new collaboration which will see leading Optimist dinghy events being included on the SSL Ranking List. Sailors will be...

Date01.06.2023

SSL Nations Ranking February Update – the big movers

The SSL Nations Ranking February is out, and the big movers include Hungary, Chile and Malaysia. While there is no change in the top ten, there is plenty going on...

Date08.02.2023

SSL Ranking: Top of the Class

While the SSL Ranking’s main headlines are based around the Top 50 in the Global, Men’s and Women’s categories, and of course the SSL Nations Ranking, with results for 113,000...

Date02.02.2023

SSL Nations Ranking January Update – Every place counts!

With the Christmas break there is rarely much movement in the rankings, so it’s a great time to look as to why the SSL Nations Ranking is so important. Firstly,...

Date11.01.2023

2022 SSL Video Wrap

2022 saw some amazing sailing on Lake Neuchâtel in Switzerland, with the SSL47 yachts racing from the Star Sailors League base at Grandson. We’ve put together a great video highlighting...

Date09.01.2023

Mark the New Year with an SSL Team Switzerland Calendar!

Happy New Year! To celebrate the start of 2023 why not treat yourself to an SSL Team Switzerland Calendar? SSL Team Switzerland Calendar Twelve stunning full-size photos feature the team...

Date01.01.2023

First SSL Team Calendars out now!

It’s an exciting time at SSL HQ in Grandson, Switzerland as the first of the SSL Team Calendars are out! First up, we’re featuring SSL Team Brazil ‘Brazilian Storm’. SSL...

Date23.12.2022

SSL Nations Ranking December update: Italy climb on to the podium

The latest SSL Nations Ranking has been released, and it sees a change on the podium with Italy displacing the United States, moving up two places to third. Great Britain...

Date07.12.2022

Gift ideas: Stars shining at Christmas!

With the countdown to Christmas officially on, it’s time to find those extra-special gifts for your loved ones! As well as the Caps and Jerseys we’ve highlighted recently, the SSL Store has some great items on...

Date02.12.2022

Golden Moments – SSL Gold Cup Qualifying Series Round 1

The end of November can be a bleak time in the northern hemisphere. The days are shorter, it’s cold and it’s not quite Christmas. What better way to brighten things...

Date30.11.2022

SSL Shop: Wear your team’s jersey!

What better way to support your team than with an SSL Gold Cup Team Jersey? Each one features the iconic design for your nation, together with the team’s crest and...

Date25.11.2022

SSL Shop: Tip your Cap!

Amongst the range of items SSL goodies you can purchase from sslgoldcup.shop are the range of SSL Caps. Availabe in white, red and black, each features a unique design, with the SSL...

Date20.11.2022

Dates announced for 2023 SSL Gold Cup Finals

The SSL Team and the Sailing Athletes Foundation (SAF) are delighted to announce the SSL Gold Cup Finals are scheduled to be held between 10th November and 3rd December 2023. SSL Gold...

Date17.11.2022

MARTINA ORSINI’S SSL PHOTO SHORTLISTED FOR TOP AWARD!

Martina Orsini chose a photo of bowman Alfredo Rovere of SSL Team Brazil for her entry in the prestigious Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image competition, which seeks to recognise the very...

Date05.11.2022

SSL GOLD CUP FINALS POSTPONED

With deep regret, the SSL Gold Cup Finals, scheduled to be held in Bahrain from October 28 th to November...

Date08.10.2022

SSL GOLD CUP COUNTDOWN – ONE MONTH TO GO!

With just one month to go until the start of racing at the SSL Gold Cup in Bahrain, the sailors have been continuing to compete at world-class events around the...

Date29.09.2022

IT’S WORLD TOURISM DAY!

#BahrainOursYours To mark World Tourism Day 2022, we are pleased to share with you these images from Bahrain, where we will be in a month’s time for the SSL...

Date27.09.2022

SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL TEAM AT THE SSL GOLD CUP!

The SSL Gold Cup Store is open! Get behind your National Team by wearing the jersey and cheer them every step of the way at the SSL Gold Cup in Bahrain this...

Date24.09.2022

QUALIFYING SERIES BOOST SSL GOLD CUP MEDIA COVERAGE

For the first time in history, Sailing has its own World Cup: the SSL Gold Cup. Like Football or any other major sports, Sailors from every country can now confront their...

Date03.08.2022

QS5 GROUP 7 – FINAL DAY: SOUTH AFRICA AND MALAYSIA TAKE THE PRIZE

Despite finishing 3rd in today’s final race, SSL Team Malaysia join runaway Group leaders SSL Team South Africa at the Final Series in Bahrain this October. With SSL Team...

Date17.07.2022

QS5 GROUP 7 – DAY 3: SOUTH AFRICA REIGN SUPREME

SSL Team South Africa had a perfect day on Day 3 of SSL Gold Cup Qualifying Series Round 5, winning both races and clinching their spot for the Final...

Date16.07.2022

QS5 GROUP 7 – DAY 2: SUPERB SOUTH AFRICA

After a tightly contested opening day that saw SSL Team Malaysia top the group by a single point, the stage was set for another tense encounter on Day 2. However, the...

Date15.07.2022

QS5 GROUP 7 – DAY 1: MALAYSIA TOP TIGHT GROUP

SSL Team Malaysia take the overnight lead in Group 8 as the SSL Gold Cup 2022 Qualifying Series recommenced today at Grandson, Lake Neuchatel (Switzerland). Race 1: South Africa strike...

Date14.07.2022

QS5 GROUP 7: INDIA, MALAYSIA AND SOUTH AFRICA PREPARE FOR TOUGH BATTLE

The final round of qualifying for the SSL Gold Cup Finals begins on Thursday, 14 July. Group 7 sees SSL Team Malaysia and SSL Team South Africa go head-to-head...

Date13.07.2022

SSL GOLD CUP GOES LIVE ON TWITCH AND VIRTUAL WITH THE E-SSL GOLD CUP

The SSL Gold Cup, the Football World Cup… in Sailing, will be now be accessible on Twitch from Tuesday, July 12th, to become one the first Sailing events to be...

Date06.07.2022

SSL GOLD CUP MEDIA COVERAGE IS TAKING OFF!

Credits: Martini Orsini Since SSL Gold Cup Qualifying Series started on May 17, worldwide audience – digital as well as traditionnal – has never stopped growing yet. Here are some...

Date27.06.2022

US SAILING LEGEND PAUL CAYARD: “THE OLYMPICS COULD CONSIDER THE SSL FORMAT IN FUTURE EVENTS”

Paul Cayard, Volvo Ocean Winner and Louis-Vuitton’s Cup Winner Paul Cayard is one of the true US sport legends. Having participated to the Olympics as well as...

Date20.06.2022

AMERICA’S CUP HERO JOHN BERTRAND: “THE SSL GOLD CUP IS SOMETHING UNIQUE”

In 1983, John Bertrand ended a 113-year long domination of USA in the America’s Cup. The Australian hero was in Lausanne at the Olympic Museum for the official Inaugural Day of the...

Date14.06.2022

A DAY TO REMEMBER

Sailing Legends inaugurate the SSL Gold Cup 2022 at Olympic Museum (Credits: F.Diemer) On Monday, June 13, the whole Sailing community gathered at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne to celebrate the official inauguration, of the first edition...

Date14.06.2022

SSL 47: A NEW BOAT, DIFFERENT DYNAMICS, A FRESH CHALLENGE

Hernan Umpierre (#2) and Fernando Diz (#4) in action yesterday One of the great attractions of the SSL Gold Cup is that it brings a country’s best sailors from many...

Date11.06.2022

JOIN US ON JUNE 13 AT THE OLYMPIC MUSEUM FOR THE SSL GOLD CUP INAUGURAL DAY!

THE SSL GOLD CUP 2022 INAUGURAL DAY WILL TAKE PLACE ON JUNE 13 IN LAUSANNE AT THE OLYMPIC MUSEUM. COME WITH YOU FRIENDS AND FAMILIES TO DISCOVER WHAT THE SSL...

Date06.06.2022

SSL GOLD CUP 2022’S INAUGURAL DAY – JUNE 13TH AT THE OLYMPIC MUSEUM IN LAUSANNE

Date25.05.2022

BAHRAIN TO HOST THE SSL GOLD CUP 2022 FINAL SERIES

Manama (Bahrain) From October 28th to November 20th 2022, the Kingdom of Bahrain will host the SSL GOLD CUP 2022 Final Series, the first Football World Cup… in Sailing. The...

Date25.05.2022

DAY-2 BEFORE 1ST SSL GOLD CUP QUALIFYING SERIES!

Sailing has its own World Cup, finally! Like football in 1930 and rugby in 1987, the SSL Gold Cup is designed to crown the best sailing nation of all! The World’s Top...

Date17.05.2022

INDIA DOMINATES ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS IN ABU DHABI

India SSL n°1 KC Ganapathy and Varun Thakkar won the gold in the men’s 49ers category at the Asian Sailing Championships 2022 (27th February to 6th March) as India finished with an impressive nine medals at the Abu...

Date07.03.2022

SSL GOLD CUP QS: 32 NATIONS TO FIGHT THEIR WAY TO FINAL SERIES

This first-ever edition SSL Gold Cup, like the Football World Cup but in Sailing, will be divided into two sessions: Qualifying Series and Final Series. All teams ranked from Top...

Date09.01.2022

SSL GOLD CUP: RENDEZ-VOUS IN FINAL SERIES FOR SSL TOP 24 NATIONS

As SSL Team GBR has led Nations SSL ranking for the last four months, they will go directly to 1/4 Finals of SSL Gold Cup, like the Football World Cup...

Date09.01.2022

FINAL RANKING FOR SSL GOLD CUP MATCHBOARD IS OUT!

The first SSL Nations Ranking of the year is a decisive one for all 56 teams taking part in SSL Gold Cup 2022, like the Football World Cup but in...

Date09.01.2022

FIRST EVER SSL GOLD CUP (TEST EVENT #1) ELIMINATION DAY IS ON

The qualification series of the first Test Event of the SSL Gold Cup is over. On Saturday, after five races started on Wednesday, the four finalists emerged, the best...

Date19.09.2021

SSL TEAM SOUTH AFRICA WINS THE FIRST SSL GOLD CUP TEST EVENT

SSL Team South Africa wins the first SSL Gold Cup Test Event after a tight race today on lake Neuchatel in Switzerland. The day started out with a nice...

Date19.09.2021

SSL TEAM TAHITI WINS THE FRIST RACE EVER OF AN SSL GOLD CUP EVENT

It’s been a long journey from the beginning of it all to today, and history was written today on lake Neuchatel. The first two races ever of an SSL Gold...

Date15.09.2021

TOKYO 2020 REVOLUTIONS THE SSL GLOBAL RANKING

The 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo have just finished and the 4000 points at stake for the gold winners have been allocated causing an interesting set of athletes to appear...

Date17.08.2021