Chris Woodhams's Articles
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Burling and Tuke land MSP Sports Capital backing for Black Foils SailGP team
Peter Burling and Blair Tuke land major investment from MSP Sports Capital, who take a majority stake in the Black Foils SailGP team. Both remain as Co-CEOs.
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Black Foils launch Manawatititī in Halifax ahead of Canada Sail Grand Prix
The Black Foils launched their new F50 Manawatititī in Halifax ahead of the Canada Sail Grand Prix, marking a major milestone for the New Zealand team.
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Black Foils bless and launch new F50 Manawatītī in Halifax ahead of Canada Grand Prix
New Zealand's Black Foils have launched their new F50, Manawatiti, in Halifax ahead of the Canada Sail Grand Prix with a special blessing ceremony.
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TAIC report finds stacked failures caused snap-back injury on bulk carrier Thor Nitnirund
TAIC's final report into the serious snap-back injury aboard bulk carrier Thor Nitnirund reveals stacked failures in risk assessment, equipment checks, and supervision.
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Coutts fires back at SailGP critics, accuses sailing media of serving America's Cup interests
Russell Coutts hits back at SailGP critics in a rare social media post, addressing the New York collision and accusing sailing media of serving America's Cup interests.
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Malcolm Dickson, 79, wins Solo Trans-Tasman handicap in his final race
At 79, Malcolm Dickson wins the Solo Trans-Tasman handicap in his final race, bookending a career that began with victory in 1978. Read his remarkable story.
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HMNZS Te Mana and Aotearoa depart for Hawaii to join RIMPAC 2025
Two Royal New Zealand Navy ships depart Devonport for Hawaii to join RIMPAC 2025, the world's largest international maritime exercise, with 280 personnel aboard.
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Broken shackle ends Le Poidevin's third Solo Trans-Tasman bid 120 miles from finish
A snapped shackle 120 miles from the finish ended Kevin Le Poidevin's third Solo Trans-Tasman attempt, leading to a harrowing ordeal near Lord Howe Island.
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Foster sails Electron to Gold Coast in seven days after squall rips all sheets west of Lord Howe
James Foster completed the Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge in seven days aboard Electron, surviving brutal squalls west of Lord Howe Island to reach the Gold Coast.
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Australian veteran Le Poidevin crosses Tasman twice before race in rare 1997 carbon Open 40
Kevin Le Poidevin crossed the Tasman before the race began, delivering his rare 1997 carbon Lutra Open 40 solo from Newcastle. Meet the man and his extraordinary boat.
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36 Degrees Brokers offers NZ buyers private tours at Cannes Yachting Festival in September
36 Degrees Brokers offers NZ buyers private tours at the Cannes Yachting Festival, 8-13 September. Explore Lagoon, Excess and Beneteau ranges with expert guidance.
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Guy Chester wins Solo Trans-Tasman line honours after brutal 6-day crossing
Guy Chester takes line honours in the Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge 2026, crossing in 6 days, 7 hours aboard trimaran Oceans Tribute after a brutal weather-filled passage.
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