Biography

Youth
Schneiter started sailing at the age of 9 on the Optimist on Lake Geneva, and he quickly found his passion for the sport. He collected several National titles, one European Champion title and three World Championship medals in his junior years, in both the Optimist and Laser class. He was twice named ‘Youth Sailor of the Year’.

Career
Schneiter made the jump to the 49er class and the Olympic scene after his junior career. He quickly reached the World Top 10 in the fleet and qualified for two Olympic Games (2016 and 2020). Alongside his Olympic Campaign, Schneiter also sucessfully skippered Team Tilt in various projects, such as winning the D35 Trophy, a 3rd place in the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup, and being crowned GC32 World Champion. Sébastien Schneiter now leads the Switzerland SailGP Team on the water.

Personal
Schneiter quickly dedicated his life to sailing after his studies, and in his rare time off he will still be found in the water doing any kind of foiling, or in the swiss moutains skiing and flying with his paraglider.

Palmares

2018 – 10th – 49er Worlds (Nation Quota for Tokyo 2020)

Red Bull Youth America’s Cup

2017 – 3rd Red Bull Youth America’s Cup

World titles

2018 – GC32 World Champion, Riva del Garda, ITA
2013 – 3rd Laser Radial Youth World Championship
2013 – 3rd ISAF Youth World Championship
2013 – 3rd Laser Radial World Championship (under 21)

European titles

2013 – 1st Laser Radial European ranking
2013 – 3rd Laser Radial European Championship (under 21)
2012 – 3rd Laser Radial European ranking
2011 – 1st Laser 4.7 European ranking
2011 – 1st Laser 4.7 European Championship
2010 – 2nd Laser 4.7 European Championship

National titles

2015 – 1st D35 Trophy annual championship
2015 – 1st Bol d’Or
2013 – 1st Laser Radial Swiss Championship
2013 – 3rd Laser Radial Spanish Championship
2012 – 2nd Laser Radial Swiss Championship
2011 – 1st Laser 4.7 Dutch Championship
2011 – 1st Laser 4.7 Swiss Championship
2010 – 1st Laser 4.7 Swiss Championship