Saskia Tidey

Saskia Tidey is a three-time Olympian in sailing, representing both Ireland and Great Britain in the 49er FX class. After achieving a 12th-place finish at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games representing Ireland in the 49er FX class alongside Andrea Brewster, Saskia Tidey went on to become a three-time Olympian, competing for both Ireland and Great Britain. Following the Rio Games, Tidey transitioned to Team GB in 2017, partnering with Charlotte Dobson. This new collaboration quickly proved successful, earning silver medals at both the Sailing World Cup Final and the 49er FX European Championships in 2016.

The partnership with Charlotte Dobson continued its strong trajectory, securing a silver medal at the World Championship in 2020. Their consistent performance led to their selection for Team GB at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, where they competed in the 49er FX class. In Tokyo, the pair demonstrated their prowess by winning the first two races before ultimately finishing in a commendable sixth place overall. Following Dobson’s retirement post-Tokyo, Tidey formed a new partnership with Freya Black in late 2021, marking the beginning of another significant chapter in her career.

In the lead-up to the Paris 2024 Olympics, Tidey and Black earned a bronze medal at the 49er FX European Championship in La Grande-Motte in May 2024. Representing Team GB at the Paris 2024 Olympics, they finished 16th overall. Demonstrating her versatile sailing talent, Tidey also joined the Athena Pathway team in the Women’s America’s Cup in October 2024, where her team advanced to the finals, showcasing her continued commitment to high-performance sailing across multiple disciplines.