Bermuda’s world famous Great Sound will again provide the stunning backdrop for the SailGP global sailing league next year.

Event organisers announced that the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix will be held on island for the second straight year on May 1 to 2, 2027 as part of the Rolex SailGP Championship’s most ambitious season global calendar to date.

The regatta will again showcase the one-design F50 foiling catamaran designed by Defender Oracle Team USA for the 35th America’s Cup, which was contested in the Great Sound in 2017, and is one of four events in the region on the 2027 calendar.

Renowned for its turquoise waters, reliable breeze and rich sailing heritage, Bermuda has become one of SailGP’s standout global venues since first hosting the championship in the first season. The island’s natural arena provides fans with unparalleled close-to-shore viewing as teams race at speeds exceeding 100km/h (60mph).

Julien di Biase, SailGP Chief Operating Officer, said Bermuda has “played an important role” since the inception of the global sailing league, founded by American businessman Larry Ellison and seven-times Bermuda Gold Cup winner Sir Russell Coutts, in 2018.

“We’re thrilled to return in 2027 with the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix,” he said.

“The Great Sound consistently delivers world-class racing conditions, while the island itself provides an incredible experience for teams, partners and fans alike.”

The announcement follows a hugely successful 2026 event earlier this month, which welcomed a sold-out crowd of nearly 6,000 spectators across race weekend at Morgan’s Point. The event once again shined a global spotlight on Bermuda’s capabilities, natural beauty and reputation as one of the world’s premier sailing destinations.

“The energy from this year’s sold-out crowd showed exactly why Bermuda is affirming itself as one of the most iconic stops on our global calendar,” di Biase said.

Erin Wright, Bermuda Tourism Authority Chief Operating Officer and acting chief executive officer, said Bermuda’s inclusion on the SailGP Championship calendar for 2027 “reflects the longstanding collaboration” that helped deliver an incredibly successful event this month, generating exceptional global visibility for the island and welcoming visitors and sailing fans from around the world to experience the heart-racing action on Bermuda’s waters.

“As a destination with a proud maritime heritage and world-class racing conditions, SailGP continues to showcase Bermuda at its very best while reinforcing our position as a premier international sailing destination,” he said.

Led by team chief executive and driver Tom Slingsby, Australia won their second Apex Group Bermuda Grand Prix title. It was also their second straight victory and third of the season which solidified their lead in the Rolex SailGP Championship standings.

Next year’s Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix will form part of SailGP’s expanded 13-event global championship season, which spans Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America and the Middle East. Bermuda will feature prominently within the North American leg of the championship alongside events in San Francisco, Halifax and New York.

Race fans can once again expect fast, physical and unpredictable racing, with the identical F50 ensuring tight competition from start to finish. Spectators will enjoy front-row waterfront viewing, live commentary, food and beverage offerings, premium hospitality experiences and family friendly entertainment throughout race weekend.

Tickets for the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix are expected to go on sale later this year.

Race fans can find more information and sign up to SailGP+ to receive exclusive presale access and priority ticket opportunities at SailGP.com/2027. Select dates and venues remain provisional at this time.