Sailing Team Germany: SAP Analytics for Olympic Performance

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Sailing Team Germany: SAP Analytics for Olympic Performance

Case study on how Sailing Team Germany used SAP Sailing Analytics and SAP Business ByDesign to capture real-time sailing data and improve race performance and broadcast clarity.

Published

June 4, 2026

Read time

3 min read

Source

SAP

Sailing Team Germany partnered with SAP in 2011 to deploy GPS sensors, SAP Sailing Analytics, and SAP Business ByDesign. The solution records wind, current, and boat data during training and races, enabling push-button analysis and strategy simulation. Real-time visualizations also help commentators explain races to viewers and sponsors.

Key takeaways

GPS and sensor data capture wind, current, and boat metrics during every session

SAP Sailing Analytics delivers instant performance insights and what-if simulations

Training diary application tracks sailor time allocation and identifies efficiency gaps

Ocean current modeling supports pre-Olympic site analysis and course planning

Live data overlays improve race commentary and increase spectator engagement

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