Chris Woodhams's Articles
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Germany surges from second to last to win Race 4 as breeze dies on Guanabara Bay
Germany surged from second to last to win Race 4 on Guanabara Bay as dying winds split the fleet. Australia's penalties proved costly. Full results and standings inside.
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Cyclone Vaianu: Tauranga faces afternoon threat as Northland counts the damage
Cyclone Vaianu brings 130km/h gusts, widespread outages and road closures to Northland and Coromandel, with Tauranga now facing a serious coastal threat at afternoon high tide.
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Italy wins chaotic Rio fleet race as GBR endures wretched day on Guanabara Bay
Italy claimed victory in a chaotic Rio fleet race while GBR endured a tough day on Guanabara Bay. Full results and race breakdown inside.
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Spain's Los Gallos wins Rio Fleet Race 2 as GBR penalty loop costs again
Los Gallos Spain takes Rio Fleet Race 2 by nine seconds from Sweden, while a prestart penalty loop leaves GBR sixth and their standings lead shrinking.
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Outteridge wins Rio opener as Emirates GBR retire with foil failure
Nathan Outteridge leads Artemis to victory in Rio SailGP Race 1 under Sugarloaf Mountain, while series leaders Emirates GBR score nothing after a foil failure.
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Delaware court clears American Magic branding dispute three days before Rio SailGP racing
A Delaware court denied the US SailGP team's restraining order against American Magic just three days before racing in Rio, clearing the way for both teams to compete.
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Quantum Pacific buys Los Gallos in record Spanish sailing investment
Israeli billionaire Idan Ofer's Quantum Pacific Group acquires Los Gallos SailGP Team in the largest single investment ever made in a Spanish sailing team.
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Rosalie Nelson takes helm at Live Ocean Foundation as ocean advocacy campaign gains momentum
Rosalie Nelson has been appointed CEO of Live Ocean Foundation, bringing expertise in journalism, tech strategy and nonprofit leadership to ocean advocacy.
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Cyclone Vaianu: Friday is last chance to reach safe harbour before storm hits
Tropical Cyclone Vaianu threatens NZ with storm force winds and massive swells. Friday is the final window to reach safe harbour before dangerous conditions hit Saturday.
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Patuharakeke applies to close Mair Bank shellfish beds for two years as pipi numbers collapse
Patuharakeke has applied to close Mair Bank shellfish beds near Whangarei for two years after pipi numbers collapsed. Submissions close 18 May 2026.
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Dehler 41 Akonga opens five-race Sydney Hobart campaign at Three Kings
The SAIL IQ Racing Team opens their five-race Sydney to Hobart campaign aboard Dehler 41 Akonga at the 2026 Three Kings Offshore Yacht Race this April.
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Cyclone Vaianu and heavy rain front threaten North Island waters this weekend
Cyclone Vaianu and a heavy rain front are set to bring dangerous conditions to North Island waters. Boaters urged to stay ashore this weekend.
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