From odd jobs on shore to integral part of Team NZ crew
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The day Team New Zealand pulled ahead
The day Team New Zealand pulled ahead
Emirates Team New Zealand helmsman Peter Burling waves to the crowds lining Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour after his team’s boat, Te Rehutai, powered to two wins in the America’s Cup yesterday.
'Most bizarre race': Team NZ take 5-3 lead
'Most bizarre race': Team NZ take 5-3 lead
For anyone wanting more excitement from the America's Cup match, Team New Zealand provided it on the fourth day of the regatta.
Light, patchy winds forecast for America's Cup
Light, patchy winds forecast for America's Cup
Getting a jump at the start proved decisive in the opening races of the 36th America's Cup but Friday's second day of action could see more see-sawing battles between Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa.
Luna Rossa dominate American Magic to reach finals
Luna Rossa dominate American Magic to reach finals
American Magic have been eliminated from the Prada Cup in the most punishing fashion.
Luna Rossa take 2-0 semi-final lead
Luna Rossa take 2-0 semi-final lead
Win the start, sail a clean race and take the win.
Kiwi sailors win top award
Kiwi sailors win top award
Men's 49er sailors Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have been awarded the Lonsdale Cup for 2020 following a dominant performance to retain their World Championship title.
Blackman’s main focus still on water but not cup
Blackman’s main focus still on water but not cup
For the first time in more than 30 years, Ross Blackman will not be at an America’s Cup regatta.
American Magic capsizes in Prada Cup
American Magic capsizes in Prada Cup
American Magic were sailing towards their first win of the America's Cup Challenger Selection Series when disaster struck on the Hauraki Gulf.
American Magic lag behind in Challenger Selection Series
American Magic lag behind in Challenger Selection Series
American Magic struggled while Team UK continued their winning ways in shifty wind conditions on the second day of sailing in the America's Cup Challenger Selection Series in Auckland.
America's Cup graphics pulled over Taylor, Coutts stoush
America's Cup graphics pulled over Taylor, Coutts stoush
A copyright stoush over the right to graphics used in America’s Cup coverage has taken another turn today.
Coutts, Taylor in copyright dispute
Coutts, Taylor in copyright dispute
Sir Russell Coutts’ sailing interests have warned Sir Ian Taylor’s Animation Research of High Court action alleging breach of copyright over use of graphics.
New arrivals revitalise club
New arrivals revitalise club
The Otago Yacht Club’s sailing school has been revitalised by the arrival of a former Olympic coach, his Olympic gold-medallist wife and six new Open Skiffs.
No evidence of 'impropriety': America's Cup probe released
No evidence of 'impropriety': America's Cup probe released
A probe into the funding of Team New Zealand and the America's Cup has been released and found "no evidence of financial impropriety or misappropriation of funds".
Noelex, Ross champs on
Noelex, Ross champs on
The Port Chalmers Yacht Club is hosting the Noelex 22 and Ross 780 national championships this weekend.
Burling and Tuke claim dramatic world champs win
Burling and Tuke claim dramatic world champs win
Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have moved past a hairy moment, wild conditions, and some feisty Germans to claim a fifth 49er sailing world championships in Auckland.
Team NZ launch America's Cup yacht
Team NZ launch America's Cup yacht
The new era of the America's Cup is now more than simulations and plans, with Team New Zealand's first AC75 vessel launched for the world to see.
Burling, Tuke win gold in Olympic rehearsal
Burling, Tuke win gold in Olympic rehearsal
Peter Burling and Blair Tuke knew they had essentially claimed gold at the Olympic test event in Enoshima moments after the start of today's 49er medal race.
Ready to go
Ready to go
Otago Boys' High School duo Jack Densem (yellow top) and Jarvis Cross (both 17) on the start line of the South Island secondary schools Sunburst championships on Otago Harbour yesterday.
Burling to skipper Team NZ for 2021
Burling to skipper Team NZ for 2021
Team New Zealand have confirmed Peter Burling will be their skipper for the 2021 America's Cup.