California Sailor Mike Menninger Joins US SailGP Crew

The US SailGP team has strengthened its roster by adding Michael Menninger ahead of the New York Sail Grand Prix. Menninger boasts an impressive résumé, including serving as a wing trimmer in the 37th edition of the America’s Cup in 2024. An alumnus of St. Mary’s College, Menninger was a three-time All-American, a two-time national champion, and a finalist for Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association (ICSA) College Sailor of the Year.

A former helmsman of the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup on San Francisco Bay, Menninger is a match  racing world champion, team racing world champion and four-time Etchells world champion. He is also a two-time Governor’s Cup winner. US SailGP Team CEO, co-owner and strategist Mike Buckley said of Menninger’s addition, “Michael brings valuable experience and relevant skills from the America’s Cup that we believe will be a great addition to the team.”

Menninger will officially start with the US SailGP team for the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix on June 7–8.

Learn more about Michael’s path to the top echelon of sailing when you listen to Moe Roddy’s recent podcast with Michael.