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Thomas Fallon1,2, Helene Rousselon3, Jon Deakin3,4,5
1Centre for Public Health, Queen's University Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Sports Health
|January 28, 2026
Summary
Elite sailors in Sail Grand Prix (SailGP) experience high injury rates, particularly during high-speed foiling. This study highlights the need for targeted prevention and conditioning strategies to manage physical demands and health risks in professional sailing.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Occupational Health
- Marine Sports Science
Background:
- Sail Grand Prix (SailGP) involves high-performance sailing with significant physical demands.
- Understanding injury and illness patterns is crucial for athlete well-being and performance in elite sailing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct the first prospective injury and illness surveillance in SailGP.
- To identify injury rates, types, and risk factors in professional SailGP athletes.
- To inform targeted prevention and safety strategies.
Main Methods:
- Prospective surveillance study of 100 professional athletes in SailGP Season 4 (2023-2024).
- Monitoring of 4919.84 sailing hours, differentiating between racing and foiling activities.
- Data collection on injuries and illnesses, including type, location, and athlete position.
Main Results:
- Overall injury rate of 9.96 per 1000 sailing hours.
- Higher injury rates during racing (11.89/1000 hours) and foiling (26.52/1000 hours).
- Most common injuries affected the lower limbs (ankle, knee); grinders had the highest incidence. Respiratory illnesses occurred at 5.14/1000 hours.
Conclusions:
- Elite foiling sailing presents substantial injury risks, especially to the lower extremities.
- Grinders are a high-risk group for injuries within SailGP.
- Findings support the development of specific injury prevention, conditioning, and safety protocols for SailGP athletes.
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