Chris Woodhams's Articles

245 yachts gather in Saint-Tropez as Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez opens

Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez kicks off with 245 yachts, 3,000 sailors and ten days of racing, tradition and celebration on the French Riviera.

Waikato boatbuilder lists his 11.5m personal catamaran masterpiece for $635,000

A Waikato boatbuilder lists his personal 11.5m catamaran masterpiece for $635,000. Twin Steyr diesels, American cherry interior, and 35 years of expertise built into every detail.

Naples to transform Bagnoli waterfront for 2027 America's Cup

Naples will host the 2027 America's Cup with a major Bagnoli waterfront transformation, featuring syndicate bases, a fan village, and three months of world-class racing.

Australia leads after day one as Black Foils slip to fifth in Geneva SailGP

New Zealand's Black Foils sit fifth after day one at Geneva SailGP. A race one win was undone by a penalty and tough conditions. Australia leads on 25 points.

Slingsby targets Geneva podium after frustrating fifth in France

Tom Slingsby and the BONDS Flying Roos aim for a podium at the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix after a frustrating fifth-place finish in France.

Heavy swells and gale-force winds forecast for lower North Island on Thursday

MetService warns of 4.5m swells and 120 km/h gusts for the lower North Island on Thursday. Boaties urged to avoid launching during peak conditions.

Search for missing US sailor Hartwell Champagne after yacht found aground near Cooktown

Queensland Police are searching for American sailor Hartwell Champagne, 62, after his yacht Ocean Rambler was found aground near Cooktown on 13 September.

Great Britain wins France Sail Grand Prix as Day 2 cancelled, NZ finishes second

Great Britain claimed victory at the France Sail Grand Prix with New Zealand finishing second after Day 2 was cancelled. See how the standings played out.

SailGP day 1 highlight video

AC75 rules for Naples 2027 Cup ban cyclors, mandate female sailor and cut crew to five

The AC75 rules for the 2027 America's Cup ban cyclors, cut crew to five, mandate a female sailor, and require hull reuse. Here's what the changes mean.

Pittwater Sail Expo 2025 opens in Sydney this October with free entry for Kiwi sailors

Pittwater Sail Expo 2025 runs 24-26 October in Sydney. Free entry, new boats, and expert access make it worth the Tasman trip for New Zealand sailors.