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2026 SailGP Auckland, accident between Black Foils and France // Photo credit: Boating New Zealand
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EXCLUSIVE: Boating NZ video of the SailGP incident NZ/France

SailGP 2026
Roger Mills, our amazing cameraman, was on-site as the Black Foils hit the French SailGP team in Rac...
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Nathan Outteridge, Artemis SailGP and that unmistakable Kiwi link

SailGP 2026
With the Black Foils sidelined, Artemis SailGP has become the boat many New Zealand fans are watchin...
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Australia win SailGP Auckland 2026 final in dramatic three boat showdown under squall on Waitematā H...

SailGP 2026
Australia claimed victory in the Auckland final after a tightly contested three boat showdown in str...
2026 SailGP Auckland. NZ vs France crash. // Photo credit: Boating NZ / Roger Mills
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LIVE STREAM + Latest updates: SailGP

SailGP 2026
What a weekend at the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix. Congratulations to the BONDS Flying Roos. The...
Spectators cheer from the grandstand ahead of the action on Race Day 2 of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Auckland, New Zealand. Saturday 14 February 2026. Rolex SailGP Championship Event 2 2026 Season. // Photo credit: Iain McGregor for SailGP.
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USA capitalise on Australian penalty to win B4 split race in SailGP Auckland

SailGP 2026
The United States claimed victory in the final Group B split fleet race in Auckland, capitalising on...
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2026 SailGP Auckland A4: Emirates GBR dominate

SailGP 2026
Emirates GBR delivered a composed performance to win the second and final split fleet race for Group...
Louis Sinclair of the Black Foils. // Photo credit: SailGP Media
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Sinclair recovering post surgery in Auckland hospital

SailGP 2026
Black Foil Louis Sinclair has had successful surgery on his right leg overnight to injuries suffered...
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Slingsby wins Group B3 as Spain’s weekend turns complicated again

SailGP 2026
Australia have claimed victory in Group B of the split fleet racing on Super Sunday at the ITM New Z...
2026 SailGP Auckland Group A Race 3 // SailGP Media
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2026 SailGP Auckland A3: Emirates GBR edge Canada in opening split fleet race on Super Sunday

SailGP 2026
Super Sunday at the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix began with an unfamiliar sightline: two of the w...
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Hauraki Gulf fisheries closure confirmed: rockpool harvest banned for two years

Sustainable Fisheries
From 12 March 2026, parts of Ōmaha Bay, Kawau Bay and Whangaparāoa go off limits for shellfish and s...
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After the crash: SailGP splits the fleet for a tense day two in Auckland

SailGP 2026
A dramatic collision on Saturday has reshaped the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix. With the Black Fo...
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SailGP Auckland weather report day two: stronger breeze, earlier start

SailGP 2026
The breeze builds slightly for day two of the 2026 ITM Sail Grand Prix in Auckland, but an earlier s...
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DS Automobiles SailGP Team France names hospitalised team member

SailGP 2026
DS Automobiles SailGP Team France ruled out of Day 2 despite leading provisional standings
Louis Sinclair of the Black Foils. // Photo credit: SailGP Media
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Black Foils confirm identity of hospitalised grinder

SailGP 2026
The Black Foils have announced the name of the person hospitalised during the massive accident betwe...
2026 SailGP Auckland. NZ vs France crash. // Photo credit: Boating NZ / Roger Mills
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SailGP statement: Collision halts SailGP Auckland as Black Foils and France withdraw

SailGP 2026
Two sailors hospitalised and both F50s badly damaged after high speed impact on the Waitematā.
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SailGP Auckland future looks secure according to reports: 2027 date still to be settled

SailGP 2027
TV3 News reports SailGP and Auckland have aligned on a longer term commitment, but March 2027 presen...
2026 SailGP Auckland. NZ vs France crash. // Photo credit: Boating NZ / Roger Mills
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VIDEO: SailGP Black Foils hits France

SailGP 2026
We cannot type fast enough. Here is the video of the moment that the Black Foils hit France at about...
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SailGP Auckland Race 3: collision stops the contest (video included)

SailGP 2026
SailGP Auckland Race 3 was abandoned following a high speed collision between New Zealand and France...
Race 2 2026 SailGP Auckland
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2026 SailGP Auckland Race 2: Black Foils strike back

SailGP 2026
A composed performance from New Zealand levels the contest after Australia’s opening win. The Bla...
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2026 SailGP Auckland Race 1: Australia strikes first

SailGP 2026
A compressed start, costly penalties, and a composed Australian finish set the tone on Waitematā Har...
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Jetsprint driver Reuben Hoeksema literally flies across the course!

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Boat 69, driven by Reuben Hoeksema and navigator Suzi Katavich had what the experts called 'the most...
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Bryce and Kylie Barton hit fence at NZ Jet Sprint Championships in Taranaki

New Zealand Jetsprint
Boat 66 makes heavy contact with the safety fence after missing a key turn, racing paused briefly wh...
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VIDEO: NZ Jetsprint Championships from Taranaki

New Zealand Jetsprint Championships
Live stream of the New Zealand Jetsprint Championships, Round 4 from Taranaki. The NZJSA has tha...
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New Zealand Offshore Powerboats Gisborne weather report

New Zealand Offshore Powerboating
Offshore powerboats are scheduled to launch into action off Poverty Bay at 1045, with ...
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American Magic buys ROCKWOOL Racing in USD $60m SailGP deal

SailGP 2026
ROCKWOOL Racing has been sold to American Magic in a transaction valued at approximately USD $60...
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SailGP Waitematā Harbour weather report

SailGP 2026
SailGP racing is scheduled to start at 1600 on the Waitematā Harbour. So what conditions should the ...
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Amokura returns to the water after global rebuild effort

SailGP 2026
Damaged in Perth, rebuilt across three countries, and relaunched in Auckland, the Black Foils’ F50 i...
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American Magic backs ROCKWOOL Racing as SailGP confirms full fleet return in Auckland

SailGP 2026
SailGP has confirmed a major new partnership ahead of this weekend’s racing on the Waitematā Harbour...
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Breaking news: Black Foils cleared to race as Amokura returns to the start line

SailGP 2026
The Black Foils have been cleared to race tomorrow at the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix, after Amo...
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B&G Zeus SRX chartplotter: a new flagship screen for serious sailing

Auckland Boat Show
B&G’s newest chartplotter pairs a large format screen with the NEON operating system, and it wil...
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Confident yacht ownership from day one: the value-add from Leopard Cats

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Owning your first yacht should feel like a milestone, not a mental obstacle course. For many first-t...
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Simrad NSO 4 lands in New Zealand

Auckland Boat Show
Simrad turns 80 this year. Instead of looking back, it has pushed forward with a new f...
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Oceanflo watermakers: a Kiwi-built answer to making fresh water properly at sea

Boat Machinery
Designed and built in New Zealand, Oceanflo watermakers are focused on efficiency, simplicity, and r...
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Yamaha adds wireless control to Helm Master EX in New Zealand

Auckland Boat Show
Yamaha Marine New Zealand has expanded its Helm Master EX system in New Zealand with the release of ...
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Amokura edges closer to the start line as repairs enter final phase

SailGP 2026
The Black Foils’ SailGP campaign is balanced on a knife-edge, but as of today, Amokura is ba...
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America’s Cup format takes shape as Cagliari opens the Road to Naples

AC38
The first Preliminary Regatta in Cagliari will set the tone for AC40 fleet racing and a tightly pack...
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LEISURE to play post-race set at SailGP Auckland opening day

SailGP 2026
Music will again play a role in the waterfront atmosphere at the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix | A...
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Smuggler brings broad amphibious and RIB range to Auckland Boat Show

Auckland Boat Show
Smuggler Marine will display a mix of amphibious and conventional RIBs at the Auckland Boat Show, le...
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Video report: Amokura, the Black Foils’ F50 is home!

SailGP 2026
Amokura, the Black Foils' F50 arrived home last week, repairs are now underway to join the boat body...
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Aotearoa Ocean Racing links offshore sailing with marine restoration in New Zealand

Environmental Awareness Campaigns
An offshore racing team with global ambitions has partnered with a New Zealand based ocean charity, ...

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