SailGP
One of the most recognizable names in professional sailing, Jimmy Spithill brings to the United States SailGP Team a champion pedigree hewed over two decades of experience racing at the highest level.

Career
A veteran of eight consecutive America’s Cup campaigns, Spithill won the trophy twice and reached four America’s Cup Finals in a row as skipper. First in 2010 with BMW Oracle Racing and again in 2013 with ORACLE TEAM USA where he led what is widely acclaimed as one of the greatest comebacks in sporting history, coming from 8-1 down to win 9-8 in the final match. His expertise in foiling is undisputed having helmed one of the first race boats to introduce the revolutionary concept in 2012.

A Red Bull athlete and recipient of the prestigious ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year award in 2014, Spithill is multi-disciplined across several sports, most notably completing the grueling Molokai 2 Oahu (M2O) paddleboard World Championships in 2013 and 2014.

A SailGP veteran, Spithill was previously the driver and CEO of the United States SailGP Team, winning multiple events with the team until its private sale in 2024, after which he spearheaded the creation of the Italy SailGP Team.

With Spithill at the reins as CEO and reserve driver, the team has its sights on competing against the deepest talent pool the sport has ever seen and ultimately taking the SailGP Championship crown.

Personal
Born in Australia, Spithill resides in Monaco and is married with two children.