The series spotlights Jimmy Spithill’s journey in the global racing championship, featuring rare interviews with SailGP founders Sir Russell Coutts and Larry Ellison, plus British sailing great Sir Ben Ainslie
Uncharted will be available to watch live or stream around the world via a number of global broadcast partners, including: TNT Sports (UK & Ireland), Eurosport (Pan-Europe (except France and Italy)), Canal+ (France), Sport 10 (Belgium), FOX Sports (Australia), Globo – SporTV (Brazil), TSN (Canada), Paramount+ (U.S.), and more. Uncharted will be available globally on SailGP’s YouTube channel, with the first episode airing July 9.
The docuseries features a rare sit-down interview with Oracle Founder and Chief Technology Officer Larry Ellison, whose vision, together with SailGP co-founder and CEO Russell Coutts, has changed the entire trajectory of the sport. Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team CEO Sir Ben Ainslie is also featured, providing early insights to SailGP’s inception story.
The series rolls out in three, 30-minute episodes, with all three airing back-to-back, captivating both existing fans and those new to the sport. Beyond the high-stakes, high-octane nature of elite sport, Uncharted highlights the relentless pursuit of excellence required to build a team from scratch and strive for victory in one of the world’s fastest-growing and most demanding global competitions.
SailGP Chief Content Officer Melissa Lawton said: “Launching Uncharted around the globe is a huge moment for SailGP that will break down the barriers to our sport and change fans’ perceptions of sailing through the personal sacrifices and drama of high-speed, on-water racing. Uncharted offers a rare glimpse into the faces behind the racing, stripping back the very human stories behind SailGP’s ascent.”
Spithill – Red Bull Italy SailGP Team CEO and former U.S. SailGP Team driver – is one of the world’s most decorated sailors, playing the role of the hero as he navigates the uncharted waters of team ownership, leadership and high-stakes competition to build a team from the ground up in just six months. Told through Spithill’s lens, Uncharted showcases his emotional journey that transcends the racecourse, capturing the relentless drive, the toll on family life, and the universal challenges of chasing a dream all while redefining a sport in the process.
Red Bull Italy SailGP Team CEO Jimmy Spithill said: “Uncharted is more than just a behind-the-scenes look at SailGP — it’s a raw, honest journey into what it really takes to build something from the ground up. I’ve spent my career chasing speed, precision and performance, but stepping into team ownership added a whole new layer of challenge and meaning. This series shows the highs, the lows and most importantly, the people behind the teams. I’m proud to be part of a sport that’s not only evolving but pushing boundaries in ways we never imagined.”
SailGP produced Uncharted in partnership with the Ten100 – an Emmy-Award winning production company with a proven track record of creating compelling and engaging content. Since 2007, Ten100 has consistently set the standard for premium unscripted and documentary programming.
The UK is set to host the next stop of the Rolex Sail Grand Prix Championship’s 2025 Season, with the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Portsmouth taking place on July 19-20. A limited number of daily and weekend passes are available for both the Waterfront Grandstand and the Waterfront Premium Lounge presented by La Folie Douce x Ollie Dabbous at SailGP.com/portsmouth.
