Chris Woodhams's Articles
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AMF Boats co-director Brian Collings remembered as craftsman who shaped NZ marine industry
Brian Collings, co-director of AMF Boats and founder of Rivercity Marine, has passed away. Read his story and the legacy he left on New Zealand's marine industry.
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Viabilis Oceans wins Transat Cafe L'Or after 100-mile deficit and five-mile finish
Baptiste Hulin and Thomas Rouxel overcame a 100-mile deficit and a five-mile finish to win the Transat Cafe L'Or aboard Viabilis Oceans in 12 days.
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Three Coastguard units respond to Mahurangi dinghy distress call near Scott's Landing
Three Coastguard units responded to a dinghy distress call near Scott's Landing. Find out what happened and why lifejackets and trip reports matter.
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Coville and Schwartz finish four hours off the pace in Transat Cafe L'Or
Thomas Coville and Benjamin Schwartz crossed the Atlantic in 10 days on Sodebo Ultim 3, finishing just four hours behind winners Laperche and Cammas.
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Rayglass brings 380 Wide Body Protector lamination in-house at Takanini
Rayglass Boats has completed its first in-house lamination of the 380 Wide Body Protector at its Takanini facility, boosting quality control and production capacity.
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Cammas wins Transat Cafe L'OR for record fifth time alongside Laperche
Franck Cammas and Tom Laperche win the 2025 Transat Cafe LOR aboard SVR-Lazartigue, setting a record fifth victory for Cammas in the 6,670nm race.
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Dalin and Mettraux named Rolex World Sailors of the Year for Vendee Globe feats
Charlie Dalin and Justine Mettraux won the 2025 Rolex World Sailor of the Year awards for their record-breaking Vendee Globe performances. See the full award winners.
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Emirates Team New Zealand wins 2025 World Sailing Team of the Year award
Emirates Team New Zealand has won the 2025 World Sailing Team of the Year award, following their historic third consecutive America's Cup victory in Barcelona.
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Yellow-legged hornets confirmed on Auckland's North Shore as eradication effort begins
Yellow-legged hornets have been confirmed on Auckland's North Shore. Learn what to look for and how boaties can help stop this invasive species spreading.
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Laperche and Cammas near Transat victory as Colman holds steady for NZ
Laperche and Cammas close in on Transat victory while NZ skipper Conrad Colman holds steady aboard MSIG Europe, climbing to 24th in the IMOCA fleet.
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Damage ends Transat Cafe LOR bid for Class40 RDT Logistic as crew diverts to Cascais
Class40 RDT Logistic has withdrawn from the Transat Cafe LOR after sustaining damage mid-Atlantic. Crew Renaud and Gilles Courbon are safe, diverting to Cascais.
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Evo Yachts names Boatology as exclusive Oceania dealer ahead of Sydney show debut
Italian boatbuilder Evo Yachts has appointed Sydney's Boatology as its exclusive Oceania dealer, debuting at the Sydney International Onwater Boat Show 2025.
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