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'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.
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Black Foils look to next generation with new SailGP signing
The onboard crew of the New Zealand team has been largely unchanged since its inception.
'Kicking myself': Black Foils miss spot in SailGP Portsmouth final; finish fifth
A couple of midfield results on day two saw them fall from first to third in the group.
Black Foils back in familiar territory with strong start in Portsmouth
The Black Foils came into the UK regatta as defending event champions.
The change Burling doesn't agree with as SailGP commits to new format
'It’s just all part of it. You’ve got to be the one that adapts and evolves,' Burling said
Risky move comes up short for Black Foils in fifth-placed SailGP finish
The Black Foils missed out on SailGP's first four-boat final after a thrilling last race.
Black Foils make solid return as SailGP split fleet in Halifax
The Black Foils sat second in their group after their first day of racing in four months.
'Our vision is straightforward': US firm acquires majority ownership of Black Foils
The Black Foils return to the SailGP fleet this weekend after 4 months on the sidelines.
'Felt like passengers': Black Foils flight controller on returning from major crash
'[We've] been able to process it and talk about it freely now without any weird sensation'
'Not been an easy time': When NZ's Black Foils will return to SailGP
The Black Foils have not featured since February's crash in Auckland.
'A lot of emotions': Black Foils grinder recounts dramatic SailGP crash
Hansen is sailing in New York in the second of his two-regatta loan to the Denmark team.
Black Foils recruit SailGP champ as injured sailor's recovery continues
The only Kiwi sailor to win the SailGP season championship has joined the Black Foils.
'It's been frustrating': Another Black Foils sailor goes on loan for SailGP Bermuda
The Black Foils have now loaned out two sailors as they await their return to racing.
Black Foils sailor stays on loan as team set to miss another month of SailGP
The New Zealand SailGP team have not featured since their crash with France in Auckland.
Why SailGP won't return to Auckland in 2027
The global foiling league has held events in New Zealand for the past four years.
Black Foils sailor to join French SailGP team in Brazil; no firm timeline for NZ return
It's one of two changes for the French, who continue to recover from the Auckland crash.
'Completely detached': Another SailGP athlete has surgery on injury from Auckland crash
'The whole thing was over in an absolute flash,' the sailor recalled.
SailGP review: What caused the Black Foils crash in Auckland?
'We believe the physics of the slide meant the boat could not be brought down in time.'
'We all know the risks': Injured French sailor addresses Auckland SailGP crash
France's Manon Audinet was one of two hospitalised after the crash with the Black Foils.
America’s Cup v SailGP: How long can sailors compete in both?
The 2026 calendar features 13 SailGP events and up to three America's Cup prelim regattas.
'Horrific': The moment Peter Burling knew a crash was unavoidable
Grinder Louis Sinclair was communicating how bigger components could be moved to free him.
Injured Black Foils sailor discharged from hospital after surgery on broken leg
It's understood spare oxygen was used as the teams worked to free the injured sailor.
Watch: New footage of SailGP crash; Black Foils grinder standing after breaking legs
The French also confirmed their strategist remained in hospital due to injury concerns.
Black Foils' season in doubt after horror SailGP crash and boat's destruction
The damage could sideline New Zealand until the UK SailGP event in July.
'Very traumatic': Black Foils break silence on crash which fractured sailor's legs
A review into the incident is still ongoing, Peter Burling says.
Why parts of Black Foils' boat could be used in French repair after SailGP Auckland crash
Sir Russell Coutts says the crash most likely puts the Black Foils out of the title hunt.