Overview

• The event attracted around 13,000–15,000 spectators to Sassnitz’s new near-shore course, marking strong public and political support.
• Rockwool Denmark broke the season speed record with a top velocity of 56 knots (104 km/h) during race three.
• Brazil withdrew before racing after a training crash that snapped its mast, and the USA retired mid-weekend following heavy bow damage from a collision with Great Britain.
• Germany SailGP Team claimed victory in the opening race but fell to fifth overall and remains 11th in the season standings after eight of 12 events.
• SailGP CEO Russell Coutts has confirmed Sassnitz will host Grand Prix events on August 22–23, 2026, and at least one more Germany stop in 2027.