Canada SailGP Team
NorthStar SailGP Team logo | |
NorthStar SailGP Team in Halifax | |
| Northstar SailGP Team | |
|---|---|
| CEO | Phil Kennard |
| Driver | Giles Scott |
| Wing Trimmer | Paul Campbell-James |
| Flight Controller | Billy Gooderham |
| Strategists | Annie Haeger Ali Ten Hove |
| Grinders | Tom Ramshaw Alex Sinclair Tim Hornsby |
| Reserve Athletes | Nicolas Rolaz Georgia Lewin-LaFrance |
| First Entry | 2022-23 Bermuda Sail Grand Prix |
| SailGP Championships | 0 |
| Website | sailgp |
NorthStar SailGP Team, formerly known as Canada SailGP Team, is a professional sailing team led by Giles Scott,[1][2] competing in the global Rolex SailGP Championship.
History
The team was established in 2022, initially debuting in SailGP's 3rd season as the Canada SailGP Team. Under the leadership of driver Phil Robertson, the team made its mark on the circuit during their first season, with two podium finishes in its first two events[3] and a victory at the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Christchurch.[4][5]
In Season 4 the team brought SailGP to Canada with Rockwool Canada Sail Grand Prix | Halifax in June 2024,[6] which attracted more than 80,000 spectators.[7] The event was named "the best racecourse of the season" in fan voted End-of-Season Awards.[8] SailGP is set to return to Halifax on 20-21 June 2026 Canada in Season 6.[9]
In September 2024, the team was acquired by Canadian biotech entrepreneur Dr Greg Bailey,[10] and rebranded as NorthStar SailGP Team to reflect its commitment to a broader mission, symbolized by the guiding light of the North Star.[11] Driver Phil Robertson was replaced by former Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team driver Giles Scott.[12]
Results
| Season | Driver | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | Phil Robertson | 7th |
| 2023-24 | Phil Robertson | 5th |
| 2025 | Giles Scott | 6th |
| Source:[13] | ||
Impact League
NorthStar's Impact League partner is weCANfoil. Their mission is to provide foiling opportunities to Canadians.[14]
The team finished Season 3 in 4th place,Season 4 in 8th place, and Season 5 in 3rd place[15]
See also
References
- ^ Blazeby, Miranda. "INTERVIEW: Giles Scott on 'jumping' at Canada's offer and plans to 'shortcut' the team up the leaderboard". SailGP.
- ^ "New ownership for the Canada SailGP Team, with Giles Scott stepping into the driver's seat". Sail World. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
- ^ "Canada SailGP founder Fred Pye thrilled with his team's debut season so far". Vancouver Is Awesome. 8 September 2022. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
- ^ "Canada SailGP Team Triumphant in New Zealand". SailGP.
- ^ "Phil Robertson steers Canada to 1st SailGP win". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
- ^ "SailGP kicks off in Halifax harbour". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
- ^ "SailGP races brought in more than $14 million, 80,000 fans to Halifax". CTV News. 19 June 2024. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
- ^ "New Zealand driver Peter Burling crowned driver of the season in fan-voted awards". SailGP. 2024-07-12. Retrieved 2025-03-07.
- ^ "SailGP to return to Canada in 2026; Halifax preparing bid to host event". CTV News. 2024-10-02. Retrieved 2025-03-07.
- ^ Saleh, Tariq (October 2, 2024). "Canadian team retains SailGP position after acquisition". sportcal.
- ^ "SailGP: Canadian team reveal new name and mission". Sail World. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
- ^ "SailGP: Kiwi driver Phil Robertson replaced as Canada confirms season five entry". The New Zealand Herald. 25 September 2024. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
- ^ "Seasons | SailGP History, Past Seasons, Historic Results". SailGP. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ^ "We CAN Foil". We CAN Foil. Retrieved 2025-01-28.
- ^ "SailGP Impact League Team Standings". SailGP. Retrieved 2025-01-28.