NorthStar SailGP Team battle through DP World Spain Sail Grand Prix
by NorthStar SailGP Team 6 Oct 08:48 NZDT
4-5 October 2025
SailGP fleet led by ROCKWOOL Denmark SailGP Team helmed by Nicolai Sehested in action on Race Day 1 of the DP World Spain Sail Grand Prix © Jason Ludlow for SailGP
The 11th event of the Rolex SailGP Championship unfolded this weekend in Cádiz, Spain. All 12 international teams faced choppy and challenging conditions, with shifty light winds on the Bay of Cádiz.
Racing with four crew onboard yesterday and five onboard today, the teams were foiling for most of the weekend, in front of the thousands of fans who filled the grandstands and lined the shoreline.
Despite moments of promise, the NorthStar SailGP Team battled through day one finishing 7th, 9th, 7th and 8th. After a full debrief post racing and strategy session this morning, the team headed out on the water recharged for the day ahead. A stellar start in the final race of the day delivered a 3rd place finish, but coupled with an 11th and 9th, translated into 10th overall in Cadiz for the team.
"Not the starts or the day we needed," said Driver Giles Scott after racing concluded. "It was another difficult event for the team. We are trying plenty of new things, with the goal of building a foundation for next season. The reality is that our key areas to focus on are starting and sailing the boat accurately. We know we are capable, but we have let it slip recently."
Emirates GBR now lead the overall Rolex SailGP Championship standings following on from their victory in Cadiz. The Black Foils ultimately secured second place, while the Germany SailGP Team finished third.
NorthStar still sits 6th overall on the Rolex SailGP Championship leaderboard as the fleet heads to Abu Dhabi for the grand final which will take place on 29-30November.