Chris Woodhams's Articles
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Lucky takes line honours as 2025 PIC Coastal Classic delivers light-air test
Lucky claimed line honours at the 2025 PIC Coastal Classic in 17 hours 22 minutes. See full results, division winners, and trophy recipients from the race to Russell.
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NZ Hydrographic Authority issues Edition 21 Notices to Mariners with Manukau, Milford Sound updates
Edition 21 of NZ Notices to Mariners brings chart updates for Manukau Harbour and Milford Sound. Stay informed on the latest navigation changes for safe boating.
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PSP toxin warning closes shellfish gathering from Cape Egmont to Albatross Point
Paralytic shellfish toxins detected on the north Taranaki coast. Do not gather shellfish from Cape Egmont to Albatross Point. Learn the risks and symptoms.
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Wild Oats XI reborn as Palm Beach XI for 80th Sydney Hobart race
Wild Oats XI is reborn as Palm Beach XI. Mark Richards returns as owner-skipper for the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart, marking 30 years of Palm Beach Motor Yachts.
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NRC divers to check 2000-plus Northland hulls for marine pests this summer
This summer, NRC divers will check over 2000 vessel hulls across Northland harbours for marine pests. Find out what boat owners need to know to stay compliant.
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Mayhem takes third place in 2025 PIC Coastal Classic after tactical night battle
Mayhem claimed third place in the 2025 PIC Coastal Classic, battling rival Wired through the night before rounding Cape Brett and sailing into Russell.
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Callisto finishes second on the water behind Lucky in 2025 PIC Coastal Classic
Jim Murray's Pac52 Callisto sailed a strong race at the 2025 PIC Coastal Classic, finishing second on the water behind Lucky and ahead of the chasing fleet.
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Inside the quiet finish: Lucky's crew after winning the 2025 PIC Coastal Classic
What does it really look like to win the PIC Coastal Classic? Lucky's crew share the quiet, honest finish behind their 2025 victory.
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Wired nails start as fleet charges north in 2025 PIC Coastal Classic
Wired nailed the start as the 2025 PIC Coastal Classic fleet charged north in stunning conditions, with colourful spinnakers lighting up the water.
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Roger Mills captures PIC Coastal Classic fleet departing Auckland in stunning aerial shots
Roger Mills captures stunning aerial and on-water images of the PIC Coastal Classic fleet departing Auckland. See the full start-line gallery and race coverage.
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Lucky opens commanding lead in 42nd PIC Coastal Classic
Bryon Ehrhart's maxi Lucky has built a commanding lead in the 42nd PIC Coastal Classic, extending her impressive run on the New Zealand offshore circuit.
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Whangapoua Harbour confirmed free of invasive Mediterranean fanworm after five clear years
Whangapoua Harbour has been officially declared free of Mediterranean fanworm after five consecutive clear years of surveillance by Waikato Regional Council.
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