The horrifying crash left two sailors in hospital and significantly reshaped the seasons of both teams, with the two boats suffering extensive damage.
New Zealand
5:50pm
Two people were injured after the Kiwis collided with the French at the SailGP over the weekend.
Wed, Feb 18
Two people were injured after the Kiwi team’s F50 catamaran collided with DS Team France at high speed on Saturday.
Sport
Mon, Feb 16
The Black Foils and France crashed at high speed during the third race of the day on the Waitemāta Harbour, forcing the rest of Saturday's event to be abandoned.
Sun, Feb 15
Event organisers said two athletes were assessed and treated for injuries and were in a stable condition.
Sat, Feb 14
It comes with the formation of a new America's Cup Partnership (ACP) between five key nations.
December 23, 2025
The respected America’s Cup tactician and longtime sailing commentator has been remembered for his skill, humility, and love of the sport.
August 10, 2025
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June 20, 2025
Kiwi rower speaks to 1News from his catamaran in the middle of one of the world's great oceans.
Other Sport
May 14, 2025
The team has announced five core sailors for the next defence of the Auld Mug.
Former Auld Mug holders will not be lining up for the 2027 regatta, sources have told 1News.
April 18, 2025
The three-time America's Cup winner was unable to reach an agreement with team management.
April 11, 2025
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited confirmed with "great disappointment" that Auckland was unable to proceed with a bid to host the next America’s Cup 38 in 2027.
April 1, 2025
The Kiwis sit second behind Australia after the opening day.
November 24, 2024
Leo Takahashi grew up on Auckland's North Shore and represented Japan at the Tokyo Olympics.
November 12, 2024
The Vendee Globe has only been finished by 114 sailors in its entire history.
November 10, 2024
The relationship between the Auckland-based iwi and Team NZ has been 30 years in the making.
Te Ao Māori
October 23, 2024
The proud seafaring nation has never held sailing's ultimate prize but Sir Ben Ainslie says "we got close this time".
October 20, 2024
The contest for the 'Auld Mug' has reached a pivotal point for the challengers off Barcelona.
October 15, 2024
Britannia skipper Ben Ainslie and the commentators had another chance to chat today, after yesterday's hot mic moment.
British skipper Sir Ben Ainslie took a verbal swipe at a Kiwi commentator after going 3-0 down to Emirates Team New Zealand off Barcelona.
October 14, 2024
The Kiwis swept their opening two races in a first-to-seven series.
October 13, 2024
If Peter Burling and his NZ crew have a weakness, it has been in the pre-start manoeuvres.
October 12, 2024
The cheeky Aussie masterminded Oracle's devastating comeback victory over the Kiwis at San Francisco.
October 5, 2024
The British team lead Luna Rossa 6-4 in the first-to-seven race series.
October 3, 2024
