Chris Woodhams's Articles
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Foster sails Electron into Solo Trans-Tasman as youngest entrant at 49
At 49, James Foster is the youngest entrant in the 2026 Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge, racing his aluminium catamaran Electron from Opua back to Southport.
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Coastguard Big Swim returns for third year to back 2,000 rescue volunteers
The Coastguard Big Swim is back for 2025. Set your distance, collect sponsorship, and help fund the 2,000 volunteers keeping New Zealanders safe on the water.
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Family seeks missing Russell man last seen leaving boat by dinghy on 26 May
Benjamin Barrett was last seen leaving his vessel Reremoana by dinghy at 11.30pm on 26 May. If you have information, call police on 105 quoting 260527/4669.
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Slingsby makes it three from three as Australia wins chaotic New York SailGP
Tom Slingsby and Australia claim a third straight SailGP win in New York after a dramatic weekend of cancelled races, collisions, and a thrilling event final against GBR.
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USA docked 7 points, Italy 4 for Race 3 collision involving Brazil at SailGP
USA docked 7 points and Italy 4 after a Rule 14 hearing into a Race 3 collision involving Brazil at SailGP. Get the full breakdown of penalties handed down.
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Peter Elkington brings offshore systems thinking to solo Tasman run on rebuilt Young 11
Peter Elkington races his heavily modified Young 11, Pacman, solo across the Tasman, applying offshore systems thinking to make single-handed sailing manageable.
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Slingsby's Australia wins New York SailGP final for fourth straight Season 6 victory
Tom Slingsby and the BONDS Flying Roos claim their fourth straight SailGP Season 6 event final in New York, extending their lead to 11 points over Emirates GBR.
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Slingsby wins New York SGP as umpires clear Australia after final-leg collision call
Tom Slingsby steered the BONDS Flying Roos to victory at the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix, clearing a final-leg umpire review to hold off Emirates GBR.
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Canada, Australia and Great Britain into New York SailGP final after three-boat start line crash
A three-boat crash at the start line rocked the New York SailGP event, sending Canada, Great Britain and Australia through to a winner-takes-all final on the Hudson.
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Canfield threads the fleet at start to win Race 2 for USA on Hudson River
Taylor Canfield steered the U.S. SailGP Team to victory in Race 2 on the Hudson River, threading the fleet at the start to lead from Mark 1 to the finish line.
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Emirates GBR wins Race 1 in New York as Australia slips toward season standings crisis
Emirates GBR dominated Race 1 in New York at the Sail Grand Prix, while Australia slips in season standings with penalties and only two races left to qualify.
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Rebuilt Robbery ready as Graeme Francis lines up for third Coastal Classic after 38-year gap
After a 38-year gap, Graeme Francis is ready for his third Coastal Classic aboard the rebuilt Robbery, fitted with a new rig, genoa, and Starlink for the offshore passage.
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