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The Star
21 hours ago
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- The Star
Sailing–Australia lead Germany SailGP, NZ stay ahead overall
(Reuters) -Australia's Bonds Flying Roos ended the opening day of the inaugural Germany Sail Grand Prix with an eight-point lead over New Zealand thanks to an impressive late charge on Saturday. Australia shrugged off a start-line penalty in the second race of the day, as Tom Slingsby's crew clawed back to finish third before out-duelling Spain to win race three and coming second to New Zealand in the day's fourth and last race. Australia's tally of 32 points put them ahead of Peter Burling's New Zealand, who won race four. The Kiwis ended the day on 24 points, protecting their overall lead in the championship standings. Quentin Delapierre's France finished third, level with New Zealand on 24 points, after being cleared to compete following overnight repairs to a damaged starboard rudder. Rockwool Racing Denmark broke SailGP's racing and overall F50 speed record during the third race, as they nailed the start and accelerated to a massive 103.93 km/h. Germany (Deutsche Bank) won the opening race to the delight of the Sassnitz crowd, a bright start for the team who began the weekend 11th overall on zero points. Britain's Emirates GBR won race two and finished sixth on 19 points. Their hopes of a strong opening day were dashed after a collision with United States in the fourth race which left their F50 with a hole and tore away the U.S. boat's port bow. No one was injured in the incident and the American team will be docked 12 event points. Following their victory in Portsmouth, England last month, New Zealand will bid for a second successive SailGP win on Sunday. (Reporting by Shifa Jahan in Bengaluru, editing by Ed Osmond)
Perth Now
21 hours ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Australia breeze in front after late charge in Germany
Australia's Bonds Flying Roos ended the opening day of the inaugural Germany Sail Grand Prix with an eight-point lead over New Zealand thanks to an impressive late charge. The Aussies shrugged off a start-line penalty in the second race of the day, as Tom Slingsby's crew clawed back to finish third before out-duelling Spain to win race three and coming second to New Zealand in Saturday's fourth and last race. Australia's tally of 32 points put them ahead of Peter Burling's New Zealand, who won race four. The Kiwis ended the day on 24 points, protecting their overall lead in the championship standings. Quentin Delapierre's France finished third, level with New Zealand on 24 points, after being cleared to compete following overnight repairs to a damaged starboard rudder. Rockwool Racing Denmark broke SailGP's racing and overall F50 speed record during the third race, as they nailed the start and accelerated to a massive 103.93 kph. Germany (Deutsche Bank) won the opening race to the delight of the Sassnitz crowd, a bright start for the team who began the weekend 11th overall on zero points. Britain's Emirates GBR won race two and finished sixth on 19 points. Their hopes of a strong opening day were dashed after a collision with United States in the fourth race which left their F50 with a hole and tore away the American boat's port bow. No one was injured in the incident and the American team will be docked 12 event points. Following their victory in Portsmouth, England last month, New Zealand will bid for a second successive SailGP win on Sunday.
Straits Times
a day ago
- Business
- Straits Times
Sailing–Australia lead Germany SailGP, NZ stay ahead overall
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Australia's Bonds Flying Roos ended the opening day of the inaugural Germany Sail Grand Prix with an eight-point lead over New Zealand thanks to an impressive late charge on Saturday. Australia shrugged off a start-line penalty in the second race of the day, as Tom Slingsby's crew clawed back to finish third before out-duelling Spain to win race three and coming second to New Zealand in the day's fourth and last race. Australia's tally of 32 points put them ahead of Peter Burling's New Zealand, who won race four. The Kiwis ended the day on 24 points, protecting their overall lead in the championship standings. Quentin Delapierre's France finished third, level with New Zealand on 24 points, after being cleared to compete following overnight repairs to a damaged starboard rudder. Rockwool Racing Denmark broke SailGP's racing and overall F50 speed record during the third race, as they nailed the start and accelerated to a massive 103.93 km/h. Germany (Deutsche Bank) won the opening race to the delight of the Sassnitz crowd, a bright start for the team who began the weekend 11th overall on zero points. Britain's Emirates GBR won race two and finished sixth on 19 points. Their hopes of a strong opening day were dashed after a collision with United States in the fourth race which left their F50 with a hole and tore away the U.S. boat's port bow. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Over 280 vapes seized, more than 640 people checked by police, HSA in anti-vape raids at nightspots Singapore SPLRT disruption: 28km of cables to be tested during off-service hours; works to end by Aug 23 Singapore First-half GDP boost likely temporary; Republic must stay relevant amid challenges: Chan Chun Sing Life Six-figure sales each durian season: Why S'pore durian sellers are now live selling on TikTok Singapore Airport-bound public bus to be fitted with luggage rack in 3-month trial: LTA Asia Australian universities slash staff, courses as rising wages and foreign student curbs bite Life Meet the tutors who take O-level exams every year to create a 'war mate' bond with their students Life Pivot or perish: How Singapore restaurants are giving diners what they want No one was injured in the incident and the American team will be docked 12 event points. Following their victory in Portsmouth, England last month, New Zealand will bid for a second successive SailGP win on Sunday. REUTERS
Straits Times
2 days ago
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- Straits Times
Brazil out of Germany Sail Grand Prix after high-speed crash in practice
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Brazil will not compete in the Germany Sail Grand Prix this weekend after their F50 foiling catamaran was damaged in Friday's practice while France raced against time to fix their F50 after both vessels crashed in Sassnitz. The incident occurred when the France team led by Quentin Delapierre suffered damage and the F50 boat fell off its foils. Just seconds later, Brazil's F50, which was going over 80 km/h, suddenly suffered a high-impact nosedive and came to a complete standstill as it capsized. SailGP said an investigation into the incident is under way but confirmed Brazil will not compete this weekend due to extensive damage. "Meanwhile the SailGP shore team will be working through the night to attempt to get France to the start line when racing begins tomorrow at 3.30 p.m. CEST (1330 GMT)," they said in a statement. SailGP said Delapierre was taken to hospital after practice to be checked over and was cleared of any injury. No Brazilians were hurt in their crash. Brazil are 10th in the standings with 13 points while France are sixth with 38 points. New Zealand's Black Foils top the table with 64 points. REUTERS
The Star
2 days ago
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- The Star
Sailing-Brazil out of Germany Sail Grand Prix after high-speed crash in practice
(Reuters) -Brazil will not compete in the Germany Sail Grand Prix this weekend after their F50 foiling catamaran was damaged in Friday's practice while France raced against time to fix their F50 after both vessels crashed in Sassnitz. The incident occurred when the France team led by Quentin Delapierre suffered damage and the F50 boat fell off its foils. Just seconds later, Brazil's F50, which was going over 80 km/h, suddenly suffered a high-impact nosedive and came to a complete standstill as it capsized. SailGP said an investigation into the incident is under way but confirmed Brazil will not compete this weekend due to extensive damage. "Meanwhile the SailGP shore team will be working through the night to attempt to get France to the start line when racing begins tomorrow at 3.30 p.m. CEST (1330 GMT)," they said in a statement. SailGP said Delapierre was taken to hospital after practice to be checked over and was cleared of any injury. No Brazilians were hurt in their crash. Brazil are 10th in the standings with 13 points while France are sixth with 38 points. New Zealand's Black Foils top the table with 64 points. (Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Ken Ferris)
