The Black Foils helmed by Peter Burling cross the finish line during Race 4 on Race Day 1 of The Rolex SailGP 2025 Championship. Photo: Iain McGregor for SailGP
After a rough start yesterday, the Black Foils rallied to win the fourth and final race of SailGP Auckland. They'll want to carry on that good form in what is looking like blustering conditions today, racing is scheduled to start at 4pm.
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New Zealand's Black Foils took the final race on Saturday but Australia are at the top of the standings at the end of day one.
A blustery day on the Waitematā had the Kiwis in deep water, but they pulled themselves back from the brink.
The event is already drawing crowds, with some saying the harbour feels livelier than ever.
The former world and America's Cup champion is starting from scratch with the pro sailing rookies.
The two-time Olympic champion is now jockeying for position on the water against her male rivals.
After three years ruling the waves, the Australians have been knocked off their perch.
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