From Tommy Hilfiger to 50-Knot Races: Mike Buckley’s Quest to Make Sailing Cool

Sitting in the Adrenaline Lounge at Sydney’s SailGP, it’s clear Mike Buckley has always been drawn to the thrill of the chase—whether it’s the wind slicing through the wings of a high-performance F50 catamaran or the pursuit of a partnership that could change the face of his sport. 

Buckley, a two-time world champion sailor and U.S. SailGP Team CEO & Co-Owner, isn’t afraid of taking big swings, even when the stakes are high.

“The highs and lows of sport can be…