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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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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.
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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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VIDEO: NZ Jetsprint Championships from Taranaki
Live stream of the New Zealand Jetsprint Championships, Round 4 from Taranaki. The NZJSA has tha...
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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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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...
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Amokura returns to the water after global rebuild effort
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 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
The Black Foils have been cleared to race tomorrow at the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix, after Amo...
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Amokura edges closer to the start line as repairs enter final phase
The Black Foils’ SailGP campaign is balanced on a knife-edge, but as of today, Amokura is ba...
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LEISURE to play post-race set at SailGP Auckland opening day
Music will again play a role in the waterfront atmosphere at the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix | A...
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Video report: Amokura, the Black Foils’ F50 is home!
Amokura, the Black Foils' F50 arrived home last week, repairs are now underway to join the boat body...
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A long weekend on the water as fishing competitions crowd the Coromandel
Sitting in the cockpit of our liveaboard in Whangamatā Harbour over the long Waitangi Weekend was ...
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From niche to norm: multihulls emerge as a dominant force in global boating
Multihull boating has moved decisively from niche to mainstream, and in early 2026 the shift is no l...
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Black Foils rebuild sharpens focus ahead of SailGP Auckland
After a disrupted opening round in Perth, Peter Burling and the Black Foils turn attention to repair...
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Historic vessels confirmed as boat selection finalised for 2026 Auckland Wooden Boat Festival
The Auckland Wooden Boat Festival has completed its boat selection process for the 2026 event, confi...
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La Vagabonde is for sale – land is calling!
La Vagabonde is for sale!
Last week’s YouTube episode hinted that something significant was coming....
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Artemis signal intent with race-winning pace at SailGP Perth opener
Artemis SailGP Team made an immediate impression at the SailGP 2026 season opener in Perth, finishin...
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Napier tests pace and preparation as NZ Offshore season continues
Napier's Westshore hosted the third round of the New Zealand Offshore Powerboat Championship this pa...
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2026 BOISW Racing A: The big boats take on the rain in Race 2
Racing Group A, listed as the Division 1 big boats on the series entry list, is contested by just fi...
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Coromandel Peninsular weather situation
As the situation on the Coromandel Peninsula grows, we are tracking it live. Rather than many articl...
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