Chris Woodhams's Articles
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New Zealand Black Foils shore crew heads to Southampton to build replacement F50
New Zealand SailGP shore crew travel to Southampton to build a replacement F50 after the Auckland collision. Find out the latest on the team's return timeline.
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Marzio Perrelli named first CEO of America's Cup Partnership ahead of 2026 regatta
Marzio Perrelli has been appointed the first CEO of the Americas Cup Partnership ahead of the 2026 regatta, marking a new era for the sport's governance.
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Airmar DST820 thru-hull sensor brings cybersecurity compliance at same price as DST810
The Airmar DST820 replaces the DST810 with PSTI cybersecurity compliance built in, same price and 2-inch thru-hull fit. Learn what changes for NZ boaties.
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Seb Menzies steps up as co-helm candidate for Emirates Team NZ's 2027 Cup campaign
Seb Menzies has been named a co-helm candidate for Emirates Team New Zealand's 2027 America's Cup campaign, stepping up to sail the AC75 Taihoro.
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Riptide Racing out of 38th Cup after funding falls short, targets 2029 campaign
Riptide Racing has withdrawn from the 38th Americas Cup after funding fell short. Skipper Chris Poole confirms the team is targeting the 2029 campaign instead.
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Parliament to debate Fisheries Amendment Bill progression today from 2pm
Parliament sits from 2pm to 10pm today as MPs debate and vote on the Fisheries Amendment Bill's progression. Watch the live stream for the full session.
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Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2027 locked in after private donors rescue event from financial trouble
Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2027 is locked in for January 24-28 after private donors rescued the event. Over 100 entries targeted for the 24th edition.
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Fishermen threaten to blockade Jono Ridler as police notified ahead of Wellington finish
Commercial fishermen have threatened to blockade Jono Ridler before he completes his 1,350km swim to Wellington. Police notified as Live Ocean pushes on.
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NY Attorney General complaint targets RNZYS over America's Cup Deed of Gift breaches
A formal complaint filed in New York alleges RNZYS breached the America's Cup Deed of Gift by ceding control to Emirates Team New Zealand and a for-profit entity.
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Emirates Team New Zealand reshapes Taihoro rudder to tame light-air ventilation
Emirates Team New Zealand has modified Taihoro's rudder to fix light-air ventilation issues ahead of Naples, with racing days running short and one new rudder allowed.
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Subtropical low brings gale-force winds and heavy rain coast to coast
A subtropical low is bringing gale-force winds and heavy rain coast to coast. Boating is not recommended today. Find out what to expect and when conditions may ease.
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Wednesday PM briefing: unsettled weather persists over upper North Island waters
Unsettled weather persists over upper North Island waters. Watch the latest PM briefing for key swell and coastal wind updates before heading out on the water.
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