Chris Woodhams's Articles
-
Three yachts sunk at Sydney marina after early morning blaze injures one
Three yachts sank at The Spit Marina in Sydney after an early morning blaze. One person was hospitalised. What boaties can learn about marina fire safety.
boating-news -
Luxon opens Starboard Maritime Intelligence HQ in Wellington as firm expands globally
Prime Minister Luxon opens Starboard Maritime Intelligence's Wellington HQ as the NZ-founded firm expands to 30+ countries with cutting-edge maritime monitoring tools.
boating-news -
Brunswick unveils Simrad AutoCaptain and new Sea Ray SLX at CES 2026
Brunswick unveils Simrad AutoCaptain on a new Sea Ray SLX and NAVAN C30 at CES 2026, showcasing assisted boating tech relevant to New Zealand boaters.
events -
Teams return to water as America's Cup Naples 2027 campaign moves into gear
Teams are back on the water as the America's Cup Naples 2027 campaign builds momentum. AC40 training, AC75 prep, and a potential US challenger shape the road ahead.
ac38 -
Callisto wins IRC Division One in Sydney to Hobart with discipline over aggression
James Murray's Callisto claimed IRC Division One honours in the Sydney to Hobart, finishing eighth on the water through discipline, smart routing and an experienced NZ crew.
sydney-to-hobart-race -
What Maritimo 100 learned from its Sydney to Hobart retirement
Maritimo 100 retired from the 2025 Sydney to Hobart due to an electrical failure, but the race validated the yacht's performance and delivered clear lessons for future campaigns.
sydney-to-hobart-race -
Katwinchar retires from Sydney Hobart after 47 starts as fatigue drives skipper's call
Skipper Michael Spies withdrew Katwinchar from the Sydney Hobart after 47 starts, citing crew fatigue and worsening conditions. A story of seamanship and sound judgement offshore.
sydney-to-hobart-race -
Valencia coach and three children killed as charter boat capsizes in Komodo National Park
Spanish football coach Fernando Martin and three children were killed when charter boat KM Putri Sakinah capsized near Padar Island in Komodo National Park.
safety-education -
Whangamatа yacht alert: headsail flogging in gale needs urgent attention now
A yacht at Whangamata has its headsail flogging hard in gale force winds. Urgent help needed. Tips to protect your boat in storm conditions.
boating-news -
Hoeksema and Katavich set meeting benchmark as Wanganui jet sprint finals decided
Hoeksema and Katavich set the meeting benchmark as the Wanganui jet sprint finals deliver tight racing across every class. Full results inside.
new-zealand-jetsprint-championships -
Rain halts Wanganui competition as conditions deteriorate, no restart in sight
Persistent rain has stopped competition at Wanganui with no restart in sight. Get the latest update on delays, safety incidents, and what comes next.
new-zealand-jetsprint-championships -
Cooper Silverton leads NextGen qualifying at Whanganui with 52.396 second run
Cooper Silverton set the pace in NextGen qualifying at Whanganui with a 52.396 second run, as young jet sprint competitors showed strong improvement across the field.
new-zealand-jetsprint-championships