Chris Woodhams's Articles

Lucky eyes sub-three-day finish as Tasman squalls test Sydney to Auckland fleet

Lucky targets a sub-three-day Tasman crossing as squalls test the Sydney to Auckland fleet. Full race update, standings and crew reports from Monday 13 October.

Lucky opens 320-mile lead on Tasman with record in sight

Lucky leads the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race by over 320 miles with a race record in sight. Follow the latest updates from the Tasman fleet.

Lucky eyes race record as Antipodes and Frantic trade blows 10 miles apart mid-Tasman

Lucky leads the Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race and targets the race record, while Antipodes and Frantic battle just 10 miles apart in a gripping mid-Tasman duel.

Engine failure forces RPAYC Commodore into Bay of Islands 111nm from Auckland finish

RPAYC Commodore Rob McClelland was just 111nm from Auckland when engine failure forced his Jeanneau 57 into the Bay of Islands during the 2025 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race.

Lucky leads Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race after engine drama nearly ruled her out

Lucky leads the 2025 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race after last-minute engine drama. Follow the fleet's Tasman crossing, race records, and crew stories.

Nakita and Supersticious double up as NZ Offshore Powerboat Championship opens at Gulf Harbour

Nakita and Supersticious topped their classes as the 2025-26 NZ Offshore Powerboat Championship kicked off at Gulf Harbour. See full race results and highlights.

Five boats away in Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race as Lucky leads fleet north

Lucky leads the five-boat fleet north after a clean Sydney start in the 2025 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race. Full race report and fleet update inside.

Fast start and tactical mid-Tasman battle forecast for Sydney to Auckland fleet

Strong NW winds, a Tasman cold front, and shifting high pressure shape the forecast for the 2025 Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race. See what crews can expect.

LIVE: Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2025

Clinic highlights pre-departure safety habits every skipper should build

Key safety habits from the PIC Coastal Classic Boat Prep Clinic. Learn what skippers should do before leaving the dock to keep crew safe on every voyage.

Emirates GBR win Spain Sail Grand Prix by six seconds to lead championship

Emirates GBR claimed the Spain Sail Grand Prix by just six seconds, topping the Season 5 standings ahead of New Zealand and Australia with Abu Dhabi still to come.