Chris Woodhams's Articles
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Naples fallout: challengers hit back over America's Cup venue call
The announcement of Naples as the host city for the 38th America's Cup has triggered a fiery response from challengers Alinghi, Athena Racing and American Magic, raising concerns about governance and transparency.
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Titan: the OceanGate disaster lifts the lid on deep-sea ambition and avoidable tragedy
Netflix’s Titan: The OceanGate Disaster dives into the fatal 2023 submersible implosion and the ambition of OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush. A must-watch for boaters and maritime professionals.
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Strong winds and wintry blasts for King’s Birthday weekend
MetService warns of strong winds, squally thunderstorms and wintry conditions over King's Birthday weekend 2025. Boaties are urged to check forecasts before heading out.
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Volvo Penta launches fully electric IPS propulsion system
Volvo Penta has launched a fully electric IPS marine propulsion system, combining zero-emissions performance with precision control, joystick manoeuvrability, and scalable power up to 4.5 MW.
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Powering your boat the smart way: how MicroMall is making marine energy safer, smarter, and more Kiwi
MicroMall drew big crowds at the 2025 Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show with its innovative locally assembled lithium battery systems. Smarter, safer marine energy for Kiwi boaters.
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ETNZ releases draft America’s Cup protocol amid rising pressure
Emirates Team New Zealand breaks with tradition by publicly releasing the AC38 Protocol draft, revealing strict cost limits, boat rules, and campaign restrictions. Here’s what it means for the Cup.
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