SailGP Auckland 2025

The story so far

France withdrew from SailGP Auckland after delays with its new F50 boat's wingsail, so the regatta went ahead with 11 boats instead of 12.^{17, 18 Jan 2025} Racing took place on the Waitematā Harbour at Wynyard Point on 18 and 19 January, the league's debut in Auckland and its return to New Zealand after earlier events in Lyttelton.^{18, 19 Jan 2025} The New Zealand Black Foils finished the first day in fourth place, one point off the top three, after struggling in the early races.^{18 Jan 2025} Australia won the event, while the Black Foils finished fifth and missed out on the final race.^{19 Jan 2025} Separately, an Auckland ferry cut through a SailGP practice session, and Auckland Transport said the ferry had right of way and kept a safe distance.^{20 Jan 2025}

Latest

The most recent reports cover Australia's win at the event and the ferry incident during a practice session on the harbour.^{19, 20 Jan 2025}

Key moments

1. 17 Jan 2025France withdraws from the event because of delays with its new F50 boat's wingsail.
2. 18 Jan 2025Eleven F50 boats begin racing at Wynyard Point on the Waitematā Harbour.
3. 18 Jan 2025New Zealand Black Foils sit fourth after the opening day, one point off the top three.
4. 19 Jan 2025Australia wins SailGP Auckland; Black Foils finish fifth and miss the final race.
5. 20 Jan 2025Auckland ferry cuts through SailGP practice; Auckland Transport says it had right of way.

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