Chris Woodhams's Articles

Search Underway After Jetski Incident on Lake Taupō

Taupō Police and emergency services are conducting a search operation following a distress call regarding a jetski incident on Lake Taupō near Acacia Bay earlier today.

Auckland makes history with SailGP’s first-ever eight-race schedule

Boat chines: Hull Design 101

In the realm of nautical engineering, the term "chine" refers to the critical juncture where a boat's hull bottom converges with its sides, forming a noticeable angle or edge. This structural feature plays a pivotal role in defining a vessel's performance, stability, and construction methodology.

SailGP Day 1: Two minutes of the best at SailGP Auckland 2025

Check out this 2 minute update from Auckland - SailGP Day 1.

Vendée round the globe LIVE! 19/1/25

Vendée globe daily video update

North Atlantic Storm Looms as Vendée Globe Skippers Face Final Test

Vendée Globe daily update

France SailGP team in final talks of an ownership transaction

Sébastien Simon Nears Historic Vendée Globe Finish, While Challenges Mount for Competitors

As Sébastien Simon approaches the finish line of the Vendée Globe, his hometown of Les Sables d’Olonne is preparing to welcome a local hero. The skipper of Groupe Dubreuil is expected to cross the line between 10 PM and midnight UTC, marking a remarkable third-place finish in this gruelling solo, non-stop, round-the-world race.

Vendée round the globe LIVE! 17/1/25

Catch up with all the action from the past 24 hours in this 30-minute daily report.

Brazil SailGP team and boat takes a hard hit, but no lasting damage

Blair Tuke talks one-on-one to us about SailGP in the City of Sails

We interview Blair Tuke, discuss SailGP and the Auckland regatta