Brazilian Olympic Star Martine Grael Makes History as First Woman to Helm F50 Catamaran in SailGP

Brazilian Olympic star Martine Grael is set to make history as the first woman to helm an F50 catamaran in SailGP, a high-speed sailing league. Grael, who won gold in the 49erFX class at the 2016 Rio Olympics, will take the helm of Team Brazil in the upcoming season.

Grael comes from a family of sailing legends, with her father Torben Grael being a five-time Olympic medalist. She has already made a name for herself as one of the top sailors in the world, and her addition to Team Brazil is sure to shake up the competition.

SailGP CEO Russell Coutts praised Grael’s talent and determination, saying, “Martine is an incredible sailor and a true trailblazer in the sport. We are thrilled to have her join SailGP and make history as the first woman to helm an F50 catamaran.”

Grael’s presence in the league is a significant step forward for gender equality in sailing, and she is sure to inspire a new generation of female sailors. Fans can catch her in action when the SailGP season kicks off in Sydney in December.