
'Important for us to push': Black Foils bring in top young Kiwi sailing talent
The Black Foils are spending the week training at SailGP's new training base in Florida.
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
The weekend's regatta will see nine boats on the water, including late entry Team USA.
Failing to pick up a point in their penultimate group race proved costly for the Kiwis.
Team USA's Taylor Canfield and Harry Melges IV were ruled out injured prior to the event.
A shortened day of racing meant the Kiwis had no chance to try to push for a podium spot.
Earlier in the day, Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds raced on the SailGP F50s.
SailGP’s first event in Valencia will be the Black Foils' last in their current form.
Led by skipper Conrad Colman, the team aim to be the first NZ entry since Camper in 2012.
In their best weekend of the season so far, the Black Foils took another step forward.
The Black Foils reminded the fleet of their class in one crucial area on day one.
A late charge into the top three might be out of reach for the New Zealand crew.
The onboard crew of the New Zealand team has been largely unchanged since its inception.
The new American team will make their debut in next month's preliminary regatta.
A couple of midfield results on day two saw them fall from first to third in the group.
The Black Foils came into the UK regatta as defending event champions.
'It’s just all part of it. You’ve got to be the one that adapts and evolves,' Burling said
'It’s a bit of a change from the last few, really, for everyone involved.'
The 49er duo defended a European title and the 29er crew claimed an age-group world title.
The training block aligns with the window for the 2027 America’s Cup event.
Three of the seven America's Cup teams now have their AC75 back on the water.
The Black Foils missed out on SailGP's first four-boat final after a thrilling last race.
The Black Foils sat second in their group after their first day of racing in four months.
The Black Foils return to the SailGP fleet this weekend after 4 months on the sidelines.
'[We've] been able to process it and talk about it freely now without any weird sensation'
The 56-year-old still travels with the team and works as a lawyer despite the disease.
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