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Bakewell White 37 General Lee back for another RNI assault
With five days to go until the start of the 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Yacht Race, General ...

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Secrecy still defines the America’s Cup as Sardinia opens the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup cycle...
Despite talk of greater collaboration between teams, secrecy remains woven into the fabric of the Am...

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Artemis may sail for Sweden, but Auckland felt like home!
Kiwi influence strong within Artemis Racing SailGP Team ahead of KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix
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Wraith II: The MOD70, from Beau Geste to record-breaking victory at the Balokovic Cup
Wraith II, the MOD70 trimaran formerly known as Beau Geste and Snowflake, made an impressive return ...

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Wraith II powers to record breaking Balokovic Cup win
Wraith II, the MOD 70 helmed by Sean Vernon, delivered a statement performance in the 2026 Balokovic...

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New Zealand SailGP Team out for unspecified period after Auckland crash
The New Zealand SailGP Team, the Black Foils, have confirmed they will not compete at the KPMG Austr...

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Black Foils outline technical sequence behind Auckland SailGP collision
The New Zealand SailGP Team, the Black Foils, have provided their clearest account yet of the events...

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Louis Sinclair discharged as Black Foils focus on recovery after SailGP collision
The New Zealand SailGP Team, the Black Foils, have confirmed that grinder Louis Sinclair has been di...

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Peter Burling and Blair Tuke speak after SailGP Auckland crash
The following is a full, unedited transcript of the media briefing with Black Foils co CEOs Peter Bu...

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Black Foils and DS Team France out of Sydney SailGP as review continues
New Zealand and France will not compete at next weekend’s KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix, following the...

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Balokovic Cup set to decide Doyle Sails Gold Cup
The Doyle Sails Gold Cup Series reaches its climax this Friday, 20 February 2026, with the Balokovic...

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76th Leander Trophy decided in testing Lyttelton conditions
The 76th Leander Trophy, the R Class National Championship, was decided in classic Canterbury fashio...

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French team ruled out of Sydney as injured sailors continue recovery after Auckland SailGP crash
The fallout from the dramatic collision at the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix continues, with DS Au...

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EXCLUSIVE: Boating NZ video of the SailGP incident NZ/France
Roger Mills, our amazing cameraman, was on-site as the Black Foils hit the French SailGP team in Rac...

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Starboard foil sensor fault disrupts ROCKWOOL Racing campaign in Auckland
A malfunction in the starboard daggerboard sensor system significantly impacted the performance of t...

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Nathan Outteridge, Artemis SailGP and that unmistakable Kiwi link
With the Black Foils sidelined, Artemis SailGP has become the boat many New Zealand fans are watchin...

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BONDS Flying Roos reclaim form with Auckland triumph
BONDS Flying Roos return to the top in Auckland, seize the 2026 season lead, and turn their focus to...

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Australia win SailGP Auckland 2026 final in dramatic three boat showdown under squall on Waitematā H...
Australia claimed victory in the Auckland final after a tightly contested three boat showdown in str...

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LIVE STREAM + Latest updates: SailGP
What a weekend at the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix. Congratulations to the BONDS Flying Roos. The...

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USA capitalise on Australian penalty to win B4 split race in SailGP Auckland
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
Emirates GBR delivered a composed performance to win the second and final split fleet race for Group...

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Sinclair recovering post surgery in Auckland hospital
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
Australia have claimed victory in Group B of the split fleet racing on Super Sunday at the ITM New Z...

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2026 SailGP Auckland A3: Emirates GBR edge Canada in opening split fleet race on Super Sunday
Super Sunday at the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix began with an unfamiliar sightline: two of the w...

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SailGP split fleet format sets up a very tense Auckland showdown
Auckland’s ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix will conclude under SailGP’s split fleet format, with 11 ...

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After the crash: SailGP splits the fleet for a tense day two in Auckland
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
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
DS Automobiles SailGP Team France ruled out of Day 2 despite leading provisional standings

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Black Foils confirm identity of hospitalised grinder
The Black Foils have announced the name of the person hospitalised during the massive accident betwe...

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SailGP statement: Collision halts SailGP Auckland as Black Foils and France withdraw
Two sailors hospitalised and both F50s badly damaged after high speed impact on the Waitematā.

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2026 SailGP Auckland, drivers react after France and Black Foils incident in Auckland
In interviews conducted by SailGP following racing on Day One of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix...

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SailGP Auckland future looks secure according to reports: 2027 date still to be settled
TV3 News reports SailGP and Auckland have aligned on a longer term commitment, but March 2027 presen...

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VIDEO: SailGP Black Foils hits France
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 Auckland Race 3 was abandoned following a high speed collision between New Zealand and France...

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2026 SailGP Auckland Race 2: Black Foils strike back
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
A compressed start, costly penalties, and a composed Australian finish set the tone on Waitematā Har...

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American Magic buys ROCKWOOL Racing in USD $60m SailGP deal
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 racing is scheduled to start at 1600 on the Waitematā Harbour. So what conditions should the ...

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Black Foils put Amokura through shakedown sail on Waitematā Harbour
Peter Burling admits the timing could not be better.
After weeks of intense repair work on Amokur...

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SailGP brings Sunday racing forward in Auckland as thunderstorms loom over Waitematā Harbour
We were especially pleased to see the Black Foils' F50, Amokura, not only craned back into the water...












