In sailing, individual talent can take you far, but in team racing, it is the connection between sailors that can make all the difference. That is why teams from around the world come to Grandson. The SSL Training Centre gives them valuable time together on the water, allowing them to build their teamwork, improve communication and get many hours onboard...

It feels like only yesterday that the first teams were arriving for training, the qualifiers were getting underway and the SSL Gold Cup journey was beginning to take shape. Now, with just 100 days to go, the Final Series in Brazil is already on the horizon. This November, 40 nations will come together in Rio de Janeiro for the biggest stage of the SSL Gold...

India will make its SSL Gold Cup debut in 2026, entering the competition at the Round of 32 alongside SSL Team Malaysia. Qualified through the SSL Ranking, the Indian team will be among the emerging sailing nations looking to make their mark on the world stage. The Indian Tigers arrive at the SSL Gold Cup with a clear ambition: to turn India’s growing...

Today, Singapore celebrates more than a nation; it celebrates the spirit, ambition and determination that have shaped its journey. Those same values are at the heart of sport. As Singapore celebrates, its sailors are also entering the next chapter of their campaign. After a period of intensive training and preparation in Switzerland, the SSL Team Singapore...

Throughout August, the SSL Training Centre in Grandson, Switzerland, is becoming a meeting point for teams from around the world. Nations arrive, step onboard the SSL47s and spend days training on the beautiful waters of Lake Neuchâtel. Although Switzerland is a landlocked country, Grandson plays an important role in the SSL Gold Cup journey. The SSL...

SSL Team Malaysia has officially secured its place in the SSL Gold Cup Final Series through the SSL ranking by sitting on 49 place and will begin its campaign in the 1/32 round this November. As one of the most experienced sailing nations in Southeast Asia, Malaysia has a rich maritime history stretching back centuries. Long before the modern era of...

SSL Team Myanmar may be one of the newest additions to the SSL Gold Cup family, but the team has already captured everyone's attention with its passion, determination and positive attitude. The team made its debut in Thailand in 2025, where it finished second in its qualifying group. Now, the sailors have arrived in Grandson, Switzerland, where they are...

SSL Team Singapore has returned to Grandson, Switzerland, as preparations intensify ahead of the SSL Gold Cup Final Series. Known as the "Guardians of the Bay", the team combines youthful energy, determination and years of experience gained on the international stage. Despite being one of the youngest teams in the competition, Singapore has already...

The countdown has officially begun. In just 100 days, the final qualifying stage of the SSL Gold Cup will get underway, bringing us one step closer to completing our match board for the Final Series. The Pan-American Qualifiers will take place from 12 to 16 November in Brazil, at the very same venue that will later host the SSL Gold Cup Final Series. From...

The road to the SSL Gold Cup 2026 is getting closer, and more national teams are arriving at the SSL Center in Grandson, Switzerland, to prepare for sailing's biggest team event. On the beautiful waters of Lake Neuchâtel, two more teams have started their training camps as they get ready for the SSL Gold Cup Grand Final, which will take place in Rio de...

Last Saturday, we concluded the second stage of the European Qualifiers. Just a few days later, more teams have arrived in Switzerland to continue their preparations for the SSL Gold Cup Finals in Rio de Janeiro. This week, we are pleased to welcome SSL Team Malaysia, led by Khairulnizam Mohd Afendy. The Malaysian team has already secured its place in the...