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Injuries in Sail GP Season 4

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This infographic summarizes the first prospective injury and illness surveillance study in Sail Grand Prix (SailGP) during Season 4 (2023-2024). Monitoring 100 professional athletes across 4919.84 sailing hours, the study found an overall injury rate of 9.96 per 1000 hours-higher during racing (11.89) and particularly during foiling activities (26.52). Lower limb injuries, especially to the ankle and knee, were most common, with grinders showing the highest positional injury incidence. Illness, mainly respiratory in nature, occurred at 5.14 per 1000 hours. These findings highlight the physical demands and health risks of elite foiling, informing targeted prevention, conditioning, and safety strategies in SailGP.

Source: Sports Health A Multidisciplinary Approach

DOI: 10.1177/19417381251408607

Authors: Thomas Fallon, Helene Rousselon, Jon Deakin, Maria Fernandez, Neil Heron

Institutions: Queen's University Belfast, University of Edinburgh, Justice Institute of British Columbia

Language: English

Topic: Sports injuries and prevention

Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,400