Chris Woodhams's Articles
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Slingsby and Botin locked on equal points after four-race Saturday in Bermuda
Tom Slingsby and Diego Botin are tied on 32 points after a thrilling four-race Saturday at the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix on the Great Sound.
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Two Ballina Marine Rescue volunteers killed after vessel capsizes on Ballina Bar
Two Ballina Marine Rescue volunteers lost their lives after their vessel capsized crossing the Ballina Bar. Read the full story of the tragedy and tributes paid.
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Conrad Colman seeks NZ backing for Ocean Race Atlantic and 2027 world campaign
Conrad Colman is chasing New Zealand support for the Ocean Race Atlantic and a full 2027 world campaign. Can Kiwis get behind his sustainability-led bid?
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Ocean Race chairman calls on New Zealand to back its own around-the-world campaign
Ocean Race chairman Richard Brisius visits Auckland to confirm the 2027 stopover and calls on New Zealand to support a homegrown around-the-world campaign.
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Ocean Race returns to Auckland in February 2027 with record 14,000-nautical-mile opening leg
The Ocean Race is coming back to Auckland in February 2027, featuring a record 14,000-nautical-mile opening leg from Alicante. Free public village runs for three weeks.
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Black Foils target Halifax return in June after skipping Bermuda and New York
New Zealand's Black Foils will skip Bermuda and New York, targeting a SailGP comeback at Halifax on 21-22 June. Peter Burling and Blair Tuke share updates.
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Conrad Colman builds all-Kiwi crew for Atlantic IMOCA race, seeks NZ sponsor for world campaign
Conrad Colman has assembled a fully New Zealand crew for the Ocean Race Atlantic, departing New York on 1 September, while seeking NZ sponsors for a 2026 world campaign.
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Life jacket saves kayaker swept a kilometre out to sea in Waitemata Harbour
A life jacket kept a hypothermic kayaker afloat for over two hours in Waitemata Harbour after he was swept 1km from shore. Read how rescuers saved his life.
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RNZYS sells historic Kawau Island retreat after $1.4m America's Cup trading loss
The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron is selling its historic Smelting House Bay retreat on Kawau Island after recording a $1.4m America's Cup trading loss in 2023.
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NZ-backed Viceroy seaglider targets crewed flight as Rhode Island trials hit full stride
REGENT's Viceroy seaglider is in full-scale trials in Rhode Island, with crewed flight targeted for 2026. NZ's Ocean Flyer has ordered 25 to connect coastal communities.
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Oil booms laid after sunken MV Gleaner leaks diesel sheen at Thames wharf
A 12-metre steel vessel sank at Shortland Wharf in Thames, leaking diesel into coastal waters. Oil booms have been laid as the Waikato Regional Council works to contain the spill.
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Three Kings skippers back smaller fleet but debate future as race sets for glamour conditions
Skippers backed smaller Three Kings fleet while debating its future format. A glamour forecast, strict comms protocols, and calls to rebuild NZ offshore sailing.
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