18 June 2026
Go behind-the-scenes with the Emirates GBR SailGP Team
Register now for The Inside Tack Live Show
With just over a month to go until SailGP returns to Portsmouth (25–26 July), the RYA is pleased to be working with the Emirates GBR SailGP Team to offer RYA members and affiliated clubs an exclusive behind-the-scenes insight to one of the most exciting racing series in the world.
RYA exclusive: The Inside Tack Show
A special RYA edition of The Inside Tack Show will take viewers behind the scenes with the Emirates GBR Team at the Canada Sail Grand Prix in Halifax this weekend. The show, which is available exclusively for RYA members and affiliates, will be available to watch on Friday 26 June – exactly one month ahead of the Portsmouth event.
From the cutting-edge F50 catamarans to the split-second decision-making required in SailGP’s fast-paced, stadium-style racing format, the special broadcast will give members a deeper understanding of what really goes on inside a world-class professional sailing team. Viewers will gain insights into team dynamics, technology, and tactics, as well as the physical and mental demands placed on athletes competing at speeds of over 60mph.
A key highlight of the show is the chance to hear directly from leading figures within the Emirates GBR SailGP Team. RYA members will have the opportunity to submit questions in advance for Olympic champions and SailGP stars Hannah Mills and Dylan Fletcher, making this a truly interactive and engaging experience.
Register now to secure your place and submit your questions before 11pm on Saturday 20 June.
Win a family ticket to SailGP Portsmouth or a club visit from a GBR sailor
To celebrate this exclusive opportunity, RYA members and affiliated clubs who register for The Inside Tack Show will also be entered into a prize draw with two fantastic prizes up for grabs.
Win a family-of-four grandstand ticket to watch the Emirates Portsmouth Sail Grand Prix this July, complete with exclusive team merchandise including a cap and t-shirt - the perfect way to experience SailGP live from the heart of the action.
If you’re a member of an RYA affiliated club you’ll also have the chance to win a visit from an Emirates GBR SailGP Team sailor for your club. This is a rare chance for club members to engage directly with a professional athlete, gain inspiration, and learn more about the pathway to elite-level competition.
Entry is simple, just register to watch The Inside Tack Show and you will automatically be included in the main draw. Enter the name of your club for the chance to win the sailor visit.
Registration for The Inside Tack Show and prize draw will close at 4pm on Thursday 25 June.
Get your tickets
After a sold-out debut in 2025, the Rolex SailGP Championship returns to Southsea Common this July, promising another thrilling weekend of high-speed racing and entertainment. With 13 national teams competing on the tumultuous waters of the Solent, fans can expect intense, close-quarters racing just metres from the shoreline.
Spectators will enjoy grandstand views of the flying F50 catamarans, alongside a vibrant event atmosphere both on and off the water. The après-sail entertainment will feature headline performances from Jess Glynne (Saturday) and Craig David (Sunday), making it an unmissable summer event for sailing fans.
Find out more and get your tickets.
See you in Southsea
The RYA team will be based in the SailGP Race Stadium all weekend. Whether you're keen to chat about RYA training courses, the British Sailing Pathway or taking the RYA Green Blue pledge, drop by our stand in between the action and chat to the team. You can even test your skills on our windsurfing simulator or dive into the world of foiling and dinghy racing via our VR headset.