Chris Woodhams's Articles
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Supersports 85 class opens season with crew changes and title contenders
The Supersports 85 class kicked off its season with crew changes and strong title contenders. See who lined up and what made this opener one to watch.
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All five yachts finish 2025 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race as Lucky sets course record
All five yachts complete the 2025 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race, with maxi Lucky setting a new course record. Discover how each crew fared on the Tasman crossing.
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AOPC opens 2025/26 season at Lake Macquarie with biggest fleet in over a decade
The Australian Offshore Powerboat Club kicks off 2025/26 at Lake Macquarie with its biggest fleet in over a decade across Supercat Extreme, Outboard, and Supersports classes.
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Lucky confirmed overall winner of 2025 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race
Lucky claims overall honours at the 2025 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race, completing a record-breaking trifecta across the Tasman. Full results and race wrap inside.
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Frantic and Antipodes finish Sydney to Auckland as Wings and Cooloola close in
Frantic and Antipodes cross the Auckland finish line as Wings and Cooloola round Cape Reinga in the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race. Full results and update.
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Emirates Team NZ and Athena Racing form historic shared Cup governance body
Emirates Team New Zealand and Athena Racing have launched the America's Cup Partnership, a shared governance body marking a first in the event's 174-year history.
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Frantic closes on Auckland as Lucky's record stands in Sydney to Auckland Race
Frantic leads the fleet south after rounding Cape Reinga, while Lucky's record elapsed time of 2d 20h rewrites the Sydney to Auckland race record book.
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Auckland Boat Show marks 25 years with 200 boats and 500 brands at the Viaduct
The Auckland Boat Show celebrates 25 years at the Viaduct, 5-8 March 2026. Explore 200 boats, 500 brands, sea trials and more at New Zealand's premier marine event.
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How to keep your small outboard motor running reliably all season
Keep your small outboard running reliably all season with our guide to flushing, greasing, anode checks, prop care, and storage tips for NZ conditions.
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Brad Butterworth returns to NZ waters as tactician for PIC Coastal Classic 2025
Four-time America's Cup winner Brad Butterworth returns to New Zealand waters as tactician on Lucky for the PIC Coastal Classic 2025. Read his story here.
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How Lucky won the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2025 with owner Bryon Ehrhart
Owner Bryon Ehrhart shares how his 27m maxi Lucky claimed line honours in the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2025, crossing the Tasman in under three days.
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Antipodes and Frantic duel for line honours with 11 miles to the finish
With just 11 miles to go, Antipodes and Frantic battle for line honours in the 2025 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race. Follow the latest standings and race updates.
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