Chris Woodhams's Articles
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NZ sailmaker Andrew Hall joins Greek skipper Evi Delidou on smallest boat at Aegean 600
New Zealand sailmaker Andrew Hall joins Greek skipper Evi Delidou on a 9.12m Dehler 30, the smallest boat in the 74-boat Aegean 600 fleet. Race starts 5 July.
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DOC traps and tags rock lobsters at five Hauraki Gulf marine reserves this winter
DOC is trapping and tagging rock lobsters at five Hauraki Gulf marine reserves this winter. Boaties may spot research gear. Leave pots undisturbed.
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Windelo 62 catamaran blends solar power and five cabins for bluewater passages
The Windelo 62 catamaran offers five cabins, solar energy systems, and daggerboard performance for serious bluewater passages. Explore this 62-foot ocean cruiser.
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Nick Roberts targets 2026 Sydney to Hobart with Lewmar Triple Series build-up on Akonga
Nick Roberts is building toward the 2026 Rolex Sydney to Hobart aboard Akonga, using the SSANZ Lewmar Triple Series as key offshore preparation.
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Sam Marsh starts Tour de France a la Voile as sole Kiwi in fleet for 25 years
Sam Marsh is the sole Kiwi in the Tour de France a la Voile fleet for the first time in 25 years. Follow his campaign down France's Atlantic coast.
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Brand new Beneteau First 44 in Auckland offered at $895,000, saving over $500,000
Brand new Beneteau First 44 in Auckland, saving over $500,000. Fully commissioned, tax-paid, and ready to sail. Contact 36 Degrees Brokerage today.
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SailGP Halifax start time shifted overnight with little warning, disrupting broadcasters and coverage
SailGP shifted the Halifax start time forward by two hours overnight with little warning, disrupting broadcasters and real-time coverage for fans worldwide.
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Burling and Black Foils lock in Halifax final spot with back-to-back silvers on return
Peter Burling and the Black Foils made a strong return to SailGP in Halifax, securing back-to-back second places and a spot in Sunday's four-team final.
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Artemis beats Emirates GBR by 1.6 seconds in Halifax SailGP opener
Artemis beat Emirates GBR by 1.6 seconds in the Halifax SailGP opener, with Kiwi sailors Andy Maloney and Brad Farrand on board. Day two could bring an Oceania final.
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Slingsby steers Australia to back-to-back wins as wind shift sinks Denmark and Brazil
Tom Slingsby steers Australia to back-to-back wins at SailGP Halifax as a wind shift sinks Denmark and Brazil. New Zealand impresses with a strong second place finish.
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Switzerland splits from fleet to claim Group B victory at SailGP Halifax
Switzerland claimed Group B victory at SailGP Halifax after Sebastian Schneiter's bold tactical split paid off. Artemis took second, Germany third in shifting conditions.
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Black Foils return to podium as Australia wins Halifax SailGP Group A opener
New Zealand's Black Foils claimed third at the Halifax SailGP Group A opener after a four-month absence, as Australia dominated and Spain took second.
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