Chris Woodhams's Articles
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Higher Ground crew brings offshore experience to first Three Kings Islands race
John Seely and his experienced four-person crew bring serious offshore miles to their first Three Kings Islands race aboard the well-prepared Higher Ground.
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Carpe Diem crew ready for Three Kings after COVID withdrawal cost them 2024 race
After a COVID withdrawal cost them the 2024 Three Kings race, Rowan and the Carpe Diem crew are back with six sailors, a new watch system, and 500nm ahead.
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Clockwork heads back to Three Kings race with new crew aboard Shaw 12
Steve Mair's Shaw 12 Clockwork heads back to the Three Kings Offshore Yacht Race on 16 April with a fresh three-person crew targeting a fast run north.
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Mr Kite II skipper eyes first 40-footer honours in fast Three Kings race
Nathan Williams and Mr Kite II head north in the 2026 Three Kings race, chasing first 40-footer honours with a fast forecast and a top-four record in every modern running.
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Jolliffe takes the helm of former rival's boat for third Three Kings race
Damon Jolliffe skippers the former Serena in the 2026 Three Kings race, reuniting with rival Josh Adams in a fleet of seven bound for New Zealand's far north.
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Equilibrium skipper Graham Matthews, 74, targets Three Kings title with biggest crew yet
At 74, Graham Matthews skippers the largest boat in the 2026 Three Kings Offshore Race with his biggest ever crew. Can Equilibrium defend its overall honours?
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Slingsby wins SailGP Rio final with four straight victories on Sunday
Tom Slingsby and the Bonds Flying Roos swept all four races on Sunday at SailGP Rio 2026, claiming the final beneath Sugarloaf Mountain in dominant fashion.
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Australia sets SailGP event points record as Spain edges USA into Rio final
Australia sets a SailGP fleet race points record in Rio as Spain edges USA to claim the final qualifying spot. The event final is a three-way contest for the win.
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Australia wins Race 5 in Rio as GBR finish last with finals hopes near gone
Australia claimed Race 5 in Rio with a dominant display in 25 knots, while Emirates GBR finished last and their hopes of reaching the final all but disappeared.
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Cyclone Vaianu, Evening Briefing, Sunday 12 April
Stay informed with the latest Cyclone Vaianu evening update. Get real-time information on the storm's impact.
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Vixen Racing misses Three Kings race, targets Trans-Tasman after Cyclone Vaianu forces rig removal
Cyclone Vaianu forced Vixen Racing to withdraw from the Three Kings Offshore Race. The team now targets the Solo Trans-Tasman Yacht Challenge departing Opua in May 2026.
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Australia leads Rio SailGP standings as four teams share race wins on chaotic Saturday
Four teams shared race wins on a wild Saturday in Rio as Australia's Bonds Flying Roos lead SailGP standings heading into Sunday's final races.
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