“Everyone wants to beat each other on the water, but sailing’s such a small society, everyone’s really close-knit, so it’s not like you hold grudges when you come off the water.
“I don’t think anyone would hold anything against me, doing well in a final where everyone’s trying to win.”
Unlike Abu Dhabi, Perth is known for heavy conditions likely to suit the Australian boat, which won all of the SailGP’s first three seasons.
Despite their disappointing loss in last year’s finale, there’s nothing Jensen believes Australia must change this season to win a first title since 2023.
“With one (grand-final) race on a sailing course, it can go your way, and sometimes it can go against you,” Jensen said.
