Slingsby’s Australian Team Defeated in SailGP Final as Great Britain Claims Victory

Great Britain Takes the SailGP Championship

Australia’s SailGP team, led by Tom Slingsby, was narrowly defeated in the dramatic 2025 SailGP Championship final. The intense three-way showdown saw Great Britain emerge victorious over Australia and New Zealand in a closely contested race.

A Thrilling Three-Way Duel

The championship decider, held under perfect sailing conditions, delivered high-speed drama until the final moments. Great Britain’s team, skippered by Ben Ainslie, maintained remarkable consistency and tactical precision, securing the championship title with a flawless final leg.

“It was one of the hardest-fought finals we’ve ever had,” said Tom Slingsby, praising the British team’s performance while acknowledging Australia’s strong season.

Australia’s Strong Season Still Ends in Defeat

Despite dominating several earlier events, Australia could not overcome Great Britain’s tactical edge in the finale. The result marks the end of their reign as SailGP champions after a successful multi-season run at the top of the competition.

Team New Zealand finished third, adding further intensity to the rivalry among the leading nations in the sport’s fast-evolving arena.

Looking Ahead

The thrilling finish signals an increasingly competitive field. Both Australia and New Zealand vowed to come back stronger in the next SailGP season, promising fresh rivalries and renewed strategies when the series resumes.

Ben Ainslie noted that “the level of competition keeps rising each season, which pushes every sailor to improve.”

Author’s summary: Great Britain edged out Australia and New Zealand in a tense 2025 SailGP final, ending Australia’s long dominance and setting the stage for new rivalries in global sailing.

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The Canberra Times The Canberra Times — 2025-11-30

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