Chris Woodhams's Articles

Two sailors hospitalised after NZ and France F50s collide at SailGP Auckland

A collision between New Zealand and France F50s halted fleet racing at SailGP Auckland, leaving two sailors hospitalised and both teams withdrawn from Championship Sunday.

SailGP and Auckland reach in-principle deal to extend racing beyond 2026

SailGP and Auckland have reached an in-principle deal to continue racing on the Waitemata beyond 2026. Dates remain unresolved due to a busy 2027 waterfront calendar.

VIDEO: SailGP Black Foils hits France

NZ and France collide at speed to end Auckland Race 3 with no points awarded

A high-speed collision between New Zealand and France forced the abandonment of Auckland Race 3, with no points awarded to any competitor.

Black Foils win Race 2 to level SailGP Auckland series with Australia

New Zealand's Black Foils won Race 2 of SailGP Auckland to level the series with Australia. Spain finished second, Great Britain third in a penalty-filled race.

Australia wins SailGP Auckland Race 1 as New Zealand recovers to finish third

Australia claimed Race 1 victory at SailGP Auckland on Waitemata Harbour, with New Zealand recovering strongly to finish third and bank vital championship points.

Boat 69 becomes airborne in spectacular Jetsprint incident

Reuben Hoeksema and navigator Suzi Katavich made headlines when Boat 69 became airborne in a spectacular yet injury-free Jetsprint incident. See what happened.

Bartons walk away uninjured after Boat 66 hits fence at NZ Jet Sprint Champs

Bryce and Kylie Barton escaped injury after Boat 66 struck the safety fence at the NZ Jet Sprint Championships in Taranaki. Early reports suggest limited damage to the boat.

VIDEO: NZ Jetsprint Championships from Taranaki

Watch Jetsprint LIVE from the New Zealand Jetsprint Championships in Taranaki and enjoy the thrilling round four action.

Orange rain warning looms over Gisborne offshore powerboat racing day

An Orange Heavy Rain Warning threatens visibility at Gisborne's offshore powerboat racing day. Light winds and half-metre swells are manageable, but heavy rain could prove decisive.

Doug DeVos and American Magic confirm USD $60m purchase of ROCKWOOL Racing SailGP team

Doug DeVos and American Magic confirm a USD $60m purchase of ROCKWOOL Racing SailGP team. The Danish squad remains intact as American ownership targets results.