LONDON, Dec 9 : Britain's SailGP team have signed Stuart Bithell as wing trimmer for their 2026 campaign, reuniting him with helm Dylan Fletcher, his Olympic gold-winning partner in the 49er at the Tokyo Games.

Bithell, a veteran of four SailGP seasons, is joining from the German team and replaces Iain 'Goobs' Jensen, who will move to Australia's Flying Roos, Emirates GBR said in a statement.

"I'm replacing a great sailor in Goobs, and I know I've got big shoes to fill after the team won the (SailGP) Championship last season. But I live for the pressure, and I can't wait to take on the challenge," Bithell said.

"It will be special to sail with Dylan and (strategist) Hannah (Mills) again, having raced with and alongside them as teammates in the Olympics."

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