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  •   Home > News > Sports > Sailing

    Repairers have ensured the Black Foils will take to the water at this weekend's SailGP Auckland regatta

    Repairers have ensured the Black Foils will take to the water at this weekend's SailGP Auckland regatta


    Wing trimmer Blair Tuke says the team is grateful to have the chance to defend what is familiar water for many of the crew.

    He doubts they'll get to do any extra testing on the handiwork, so the crew are preparing for a regular schedule.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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