Chris Woodhams's Articles
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Germany take Race 1 at Abu Dhabi Grand Final as Spain finish last
Germany claimed Race 1 at the Abu Dhabi SailGP Grand Final while Spain finished last. Full race recap with standings and what it means for the season.
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Warm, sunny and calm conditions forecast for Abu Dhabi SailGP racing Saturday
Warm, sunny and calm conditions are forecast for Abu Dhabi SailGP racing this Saturday, with temperatures reaching 29C and clear skies all afternoon.
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Multi-agency search launched after unmanned kayak found drifting off Raumati Beach
A multi-agency search is underway after an unmanned kayak was found drifting 500m off Raumati Beach. Contact police on 105, event P064619223, if you have information.
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Burling finger injury clouds Black Foils bid as SailGP Grand Final looms in Abu Dhabi
Peter Burling severed a finger in a training accident, putting New Zealand's Black Foils SailGP Grand Final hopes under pressure as the Abu Dhabi season finale looms.
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EightySix Boats Hull Two targets 2026 Auckland Boat Show debut
EightySix Boats Hull Two brings refined Kiwi alloy boat design to the 2026 Auckland Boat Show, featuring an electric targa top, superyacht-inspired helm, and improved performance.
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Kawau Race Week 2026 targets sailors who can't spare nine days for Bay Week
Kawau Race Week 2026 runs 23-25 January over Anniversary Weekend, offering competitive sailing, live music, and great value for sailors who can't spare nine days for Bay Week.
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HMNZS Aotearoa transits Taiwan Strait tracked by Chinese forces
New Zealand's largest naval vessel, HMNZS Aotearoa, has completed a transit of the Taiwan Strait, tracked by Chinese forces during its passage.
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Emirates Team NZ wins Sailor of the Year at Yachting Excellence Awards
Emirates Team New Zealand claimed the 2025 Sailor of the Year award at the Barfoot & Thompson Yachting Excellence Awards, alongside the launch of a new tribute honour.
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Sean Herbert wins Male Sailor of the Year after standout wingfoil season
Auckland wingfoiler Sean Herbert claims the Barfoot and Thompson Male Sailor of the Year award after a standout season of international and domestic success.
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2.0 Racing Team wins Female Sailor of the Year after back-to-back worlds silver
The 2.0 Racing Team took out Female Sailor of the Year at the 2025 Yachting Excellence Awards after back-to-back silver medals at the Women's Match Racing Worlds.
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Mattias Coutts wins Young Male Sailor of the Year after dominant Moth season
19-year-old Mattias Coutts claimed Young Male Sailor of the Year at the 2025 Yachting Excellence Awards after a dominant Moth season, including World Championship glory.
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Stella Bilger wins Young Female Sailor of the Year after iQFOiL U23 World Championship gold
Stella Bilger claimed the NZL Sailing Foundation Young Female Sailor of the Year award after winning gold at the iQFOiL U23 World Championships in Portugal.
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