Chris Woodhams's Articles
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Amokura repair under way as Black Foils target Friday return to water
New Zealand's Black Foils F50 Amokura is undergoing major repairs after SailGP damage, with the team targeting a return to the water this Friday.
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Aotearoa Ocean Racing partners with ORA to link racing with Hauraki Gulf restoration
Aotearoa Ocean Racing and Ocean Regeneration Aotearoa have partnered to link offshore racing with hands-on marine restoration in the Hauraki Gulf.
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Hauraki Gulf marine protections now active as February Notices to Mariners land
New Hauraki Gulf marine protections are now active, Tauranga dredging shifts navigation marks, and Whanganui leading lights are out. What NZ skippers need to know now.
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Harken Fosters Starling workshop draws 25 sailors and families to Westhaven
Around 25 sailors, parents, and coaches gathered at Westhaven Marina for Harken Fosters' All Things Starling workshop, covering tuning, mentoring, and race prep.
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Burling confident Black Foils F50 will be ready after Perth rebuild setback
Peter Burling says the Black Foils F50 will be race-ready for SailGP Auckland despite a stern rebuild following a costly on-water incident in Perth.
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Caribbean C40 production photos confirm brand is back ahead of SCIBS 2026 debut
New production photos of the Caribbean C40 confirm the iconic Australian powerboat brand is back. See what to expect ahead of its SCIBS 2026 world debut.
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New hull section to fly from Southampton as Black Foils F50 faces biggest ever in-season repair
A collision in Perth left New Zealand's F50 severely damaged. A new hull section is being flown from Southampton in a race to rebuild before home waters racing.
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TAIC finds poor use of electronic navigation caused Bluff pilot vessel grounding
TAIC investigates the grounding of pilot vessel Takitimu II near Bluff, finding poor use of electronic navigation in fog led to the incident. Key lessons for all boaters.
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Riley and Elenа put La Vagabonde trimaran up for sale as family eyes life ashore
Riley and Elena are selling their Rapido trimaran La Vagabonde as the family plans a life on land. Here's what their journey meant to the sailing community.
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Fury wins Napier round outright as Triple Trouble extends Sports 200 lead
Fury claimed outright honours at Napier's NZ Offshore Powerboat Championship round three, while Triple Trouble extended its Sports 200 series lead ahead of Gisborne.
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Bay of Islands Sailing Week: westerly 16-18 knots and sunshine set for Friday
Westerly winds of 16-18 knots, sunshine by 10am, and calm seas of 1.1-1.2m make Friday ideal for Bay of Islands Sailing Week racing. Full forecast inside.
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America's Cup Partnership launched in Naples with Louis Vuitton confirmed as headline sponsor
The Americas Cup Partnership is officially launched in Naples, with Louis Vuitton confirmed as headline sponsor and racing dates set for July 2027.
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