Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix · Hamilton, Bermuda, 11 May 2026

New colours, a top five result and strong momentum for Explora Journeys Swiss SailGP Team in Bermuda

The Explora Journeys Swiss SailGP F50 racing in its new colours in Bermuda

The Explora Journeys Swiss SailGP Team opened a new era this weekend in Bermuda, racing for the first time in the colours of new Title Partner Explora Journeys at the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix.

Under sunny skies, strong gusty breeze and flat-water racing conditions, the Explora Journeys Swiss SailGP Team showed consistent pace across the opening day, remaining firmly in contention throughout the fleet during the first four races of the weekend.

The event also marked the debut of the team’s new visual identity, with a fully redesigned F50 catamaran and new sailing and onshore kit unveiled in Bermuda. The new look reflects the partnership between Explora Journeys and the Swiss team combining Swiss precision, performance and premium innovation on one of the fastest race circuits in sport.

Sébastien Schneiter

Perfect racing here in Bermuda, with good shifts and conditions where we could really push the boat to the maximum. Absolutely beautiful conditions. We’re excited for the future with Explora Journeys as our new title partner. Having a partner that believes in our long-term vision gives the whole team enormous energy.

Sébastien SchneiterDriver, Explora Journeys Swiss SailGP Team

Day two brought a completely different challenge, with lighter winds and difficult foiling conditions testing the fleet throughout the afternoon. The Explora Journeys Swiss SailGP Team adapted well, delivering some of its most complete racing performances of the season so far, including an impressive second-place finish in one of the most technical races of the weekend.

The team closed the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix in fifth overall, tied on points with fourth place, after another strong comeback performance in the final race.

Traditionally, unstable conditions have not been where the Swiss team performs best, making the progress shown in Bermuda an encouraging sign heading deeper into the season.

Sébastien Schneiter

We set ourselves the goal this weekend to improve our communication and execution in lighter conditions, and we managed to do that in most races. There was great energy onboard all weekend. The racing was intense, but the team stayed calm and connected. It feels special to start this new chapter in the colours of Explora Journeys. SailGP is a long season, momentum can shift quickly, and this weekend showed the direction this team is heading.

Sébastien SchneiterDriver, Explora Journeys Swiss SailGP Team
The redesigned Explora Journeys Swiss SailGP F50 foiling off Bermuda

SLAM Clothing partners with the Explora Journeys Swiss SailGP Team

Bermuda also marked the launch of the team’s new technical clothing partnership with SLAM, as the crew races for the first time in the brand’s new high-performance sailing and lifestyle collection.

Built for speed and tested at the highest level, the new SLAM collection has been developed to support the demands of elite racing at over 100 km/h.

The Explora Journeys Swiss SailGP Team now turns its focus to the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix on 30–31 May 2026.

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About Explora Journeys Swiss SailGP Team

Explora Journeys Swiss SailGP Team represents Swiss excellence, precision and innovation. As one of the league's youngest and most dynamic teams, it also serves as a platform for talent development, partnerships, and international engagement. Three-time Olympian Sébastien Schneiter leads the team behind the wheel and is campaigning for a fourth Olympic Games alongside teammate and Olympian Arno de Planta. Racing with them are some of Switzerland's top sailors, including Arnaud Psarofaghis, Bryan Mettraux, two-time Olympian Maud Jayet and Olympic gold medallist Matt Gotrel. Explora Journeys, the ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, is the team's title partner. The team competes in the Rolex SailGP Championship, in which national teams race identical high-speed F50 foiling catamarans at venues around the world.

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