The New Zealand SailGP Team’s Saint-Tropez’ hopes are hanging in the balance after a disastrous incident onboard the team’s F50 Amokura. Shortly after the end of racing, New Zealand’s 29-metre wing collapsed, breaking off into the water and instigating an immediate salvage operation to ensure all debris was removed from the water. No injuries were sustained onboard.
Speaking immediately following the incident, New Zealand driver Peter Burling said: “Thankfully everyone on board...
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Cat-A-Strophic Rigging Failure Takes Wind Out Of Team NZ's Sails In St Tropez
ROCKWOOL Denmark and New Zealand are in pole position after topping the leaderboard on the first day of drama-filled racing in Saint-Tropez. But a dramatic incident at the end of racing leaves doubts over whether the Kiwis will compete on day two.
The Kiwis hit the water with a bang, blasting off the start line and securing a win in the first fleet race before backing it up with consistent 6th and 5th finishes. Nicolai Sehested’s... -
Cat-A-Strophic Rigging Failure For Team NZ In St Tropez
ROCKWOOL Denmark and New Zealand are in pole position after topping the leaderboard on the first day of drama-filled... -
Dismasting Narrowly Averted For Merlin
A disaster narrowly averted:
Merlin was sailing well on the 1st day of the Rolex Big Boat Series last Thursday when a nasty halyard wrap forced...