Leyton x SailGP
Driving performance with purpose – on the water and beyond

A partnership true to Leyton’s DNA

At Leyton, we believe that performance only matters when it has purpose.

Since 2018, we have been actively engaged in the world of sailing through projects in Class40, Figaro, Ocean Fifty and Imoca. Along the way, British skipper Sam Goodchild has given us truly remarkable moments.

For Leyton, this sport has always been a way to embody our DNA, combining high-level performance with social commitment. In recent years, this has translated into both major victories and tangible initiatives in support of inclusion and climate action.

Today, we are taking a new step forward by joining SailGP, a spectacular global championship of inshore racing and one of the most purpose-driven competitions in world sailing.

Leyton is proud to become an official partner of the France SailGP Team, in collaboration with K-Challenge Racing.

This partnership reflects our motivation to:

✅ Drive innovation
✅ Compete at the highest level
✅ Advance our commitments

As part of this ambitious sporting project, and alongside leading partners such as Accor, L’Oréal and Kylian Mbappé, Leyton is strengthening its presence in a universe that reflects who we are: demanding, innovative and purposeful.

SailGP: high performance at sea

Featuring the F50s, flying catamarans capable of reaching speeds of over 100 km/h, SailGP represents the perfect fusion of cutting-edge technology and human mastery.
Each race is a showcase of extreme coordination, collective agility and split-second decision-making.

SailGP in numbers:

📍 14 events across 5 continents
📺 193 million TV viewers
📱 1,4 billion social media views

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Leyton support the France SailGP Team and K-Challenge Racing
We are proud to support an elite team – the France SailGP Team, alongside K-Challenge Racing – competing at the highest level of international sailing.

Sail GP

Performance

SailGP brings together the best sailors in the world in a fast-paced and demanding competition. Each race is a test of precision, speed and adaptability in constantly changing conditions. This pursuit of excellence, embodied by the France SailGP Team, perfectly reflects Leyton’s spirit – always striving for performance and pushing the limits further.



Technology

SailGP and K-Challenge place innovation at the very heart of their strategy – both to boost sporting performance and to shape the future. Onboard technologies are tested and refined during races, from advanced data collection to pioneering solutions such as hydrogen propulsion and intelligent vessel systems. These breakthroughs go far beyond sport: they are designed to help decarbonize maritime transport and provide solutions that can benefit society as a whole.

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Impact

SailGP and K-Challenge are committed to making sailing more inclusive and sustainable. Through initiatives such as the K-Challenge Academy, young sailors and women are given greater access to elite competition, while the SailGP Impact League rewards teams for their environmental and social actions. At Leyton, we support these programs, which embody our vision of performance with purpose.


Upcoming Races

Join us at four corners of the world to experience the competition up close!

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    ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix


    Auckland
    14-15 Feb. 2026

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    KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix


    Sydney
    28 Feb. -1 Mar. 2026

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    ENEL Rio Sail Grand Prix


    Rio
    11-12 Apr. 2026

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    APEX GROUP Bermuda Sail Grand Prix


    Bermuda
    9-10 May 2026

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    MUBADALA New York Sail Grand Prix


    Bermuda
    9-10 May 2026

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    Canada Sail Grand Prix


    Halifax
    20-21 Jun 2026

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    EMIRATES GREAT BRITAIN Sail Grand Prix


    Portsmouth
    25-26 Jul. 2026

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    ROCKWOOL GERMANY Sail Grand Prix


    Sassnitz
    22-23 Aug. 2026

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    SPAIN Sail Grand Prix


    Valencia
    5-6 Sep. 2026

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    ROLEX SWITZERLAND Sail Grand Prix


    Geneva
    19-20 Sep. 2026

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    EMIRATES DUBAI Sail Grand Prix


    Dubai
    21-22 Nov 2026

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    MUBADALA ABU DHABI Sail GP 2026 SEASON GRAND FINAL


    Abu Dhabi
    28-29 Nov. 2026

Sailing: a story that reflects who we are

Leyton’s adventure in sailing began in 2018. Our journey in elite sailing has always been guided by a taste for challenge, strategic precision and team spirit.


Sam Goodchild, our historic skipper

Since 2019, we have proudly supported British skipper Sam Goodchild – a sailor of remarkable determination – in his rise to the highest levels of offshore racing.

From the Transat Jacques Vabre to the Pro Sailing Tour and the Vendée Globe 2025, Sam carried our colors with pride, both at sea and on land.

Beyond his results on the water, Sam is a passionate sailor committed to innovation and environmental protection. Based in Lorient, he embodies the values that define Leyton: rigor, boldness and impact.

“What we have built with Leyton is much more than a partnership. It’s a strong human adventure, a real team, and many shared victories. ”

— Sam Goodchild

Milestones of our commitment to sailing

    2018

    Launch of Leyton’s sailing sponsorship project with Arthur Le Vaillant in Class40

    2019

    Sam Goodchild joins the Leyton Sailing Team alongside Arthur Le Vaillant

    2020

    Launch of the Ocean Fifty Leyton with Sam Goodchild at the helm

    2023

    New Imoca yacht and creation of the “We Sail for People and Planet” collective

    2025

    Sam finishes 9th in the Vendée Globe 2025

    2025

    Leyton joins as sponsor of the France SailGP Team

Leyton: beyond sport

Sailing reflects our passion for challenge and teamwork.

It is part of the same spirit that drives us every day as we work alongside businesses and organizations to help them achieve their goals.

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