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Sailing

OMEGA ON DECK

From rookies to race-hardened veterans, sailors from all levels of the sport have taken to the water knowing that OMEGA is there in support. The brand proudly backs entire crews, such as Emirates Team New Zealand, times historic events such as the America’s Cup, and even supports the efforts of Olympic Games champions, including Peter Burling and Blair Tuke.

Peter Burling with the cup and all the Team New Zealand team

OFFICIAL TIMEKEEPER OF THE 37th AMERICA’S CUP

As the Official Timekeeper of the America's Cup, OMEGA serves the world's finest sailors. Our precision timing graces the sails, ensuring split-second accuracy as competing crews navigate the buoys as crews compete for sailing's most coveted trophy, the "Auld Mug". OMEGA is proud to keep time for the main event, but also for two new top-tier competitions: The Youth America's Cup and The Women's America's Cup.

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EMIRATES TEAM NEW ZEALAND

Since 1995, OMEGA has proudly supported Emirates Team New Zealand as the Official Timekeeper, honouring the legacy of the legendary Sir Peter Blake. Throughout the partnership, OMEGA has made a range of race-ready Seamaster timepieces for the team. The Kiwi crew is one of the few to win the America’s Cup three times consecutively, with their latest victory secured in Barcelona in 2024.

Team New Zealand Boat
Seamaster Planet Ocean `ETNZ` Deep Black on wrist

… “Precision, accuracy and pioneering spirit are fundamental to what we do and OMEGA has been right by our side for over 20 years”…

Grant Dalton, CEO of Emirates Team New Zealand

Our Sailing Champions

  • François Gabart

    François Gabart is a French professional offshore sailor with multiple wins to his name, including the 2012-13 Vendée Globe, which he completed in 78 days 2 hours and 16 minutes, setting a new race record. Just four years later he set the speed record for sailing singlehanded around the globe in a 30 metre Trimaran Macif. The speed loving yachtsman is also a passionate protector of the world’s oceans.

  • Florian Trittel and Diego Botín

    Top-level competitors in the 49er class, Spanish sailors Diego and Florian earned Gold in the Men’s Skiff at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The year prior, the two-man crew claimed victory for Spain at the 2023 Los Angeles Grand Prix. Their long list of shared and individual achievements include multiple wins at both the World and European Championships, and strong finishes at the Rio and Tokyo Olympic Games. OMEGA is proud to have the duo onboard.

  • Peter Burling and Blair Tuke

    Peter Burling and Blair Tuke are Olympic and America’s Cup champions. The two young kiwis have crossed oceans and finish lines to establish themselves amongst the world’s best sailors. Today, they have created an almost unbeatable partnership on the water and, without doubt, many more victories are sure to follow.

  • Quentin Delapierre

    French sailor Quentin Delapierre has an impressive record of victories on the water, including the Tour de France à la voile in 2016 and 2018 and a silver medal at the Nacra 17 European Championships in 2020. Quentin also competed in the Nacra 17 class at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. In 2024 the skilled helmsman will turn his attention to the sport’s greatest prize, as he commands the French Challenger for the 37th America’s Cup.

OMEGA Sailing Watches

Our passion for life on deck has led to the creation of many exceptional sailing watches. To help you find a favourite, we’ve roped together a selection of our most sought-after models.

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