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SPAIN WINS IN BERMUDA

Los Gallos claimed their second-ever SailGP event win in Bermuda, with the Black Foils hot on their heels in second. New Zealand has widened its overall season lead, now 10 points ahead of Australia, who finished third in the event.

With only three events left on the calendar before the Season 4 Grand Final in San Francisco, Black Foils wing trimmer Blair Tuke said the pressure was on: “It’s great to have another point between us, Australia and the chasing pack. Now we just keep building and keep the hammer down towards that Grand Final.”

The next event is the first-ever Rockwool Canada Sail Grand Prix, in Halifax, 1-2 June 2024.

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The next event is the first-ever Rockwool Canada Sail Grand Prix, in Halifax, 1-2 June 2024.

THE SOUTH PACIFIC SUPERYACHT RENDEZVOUS

South Pacific-based organisation The Superyacht Gathering is set to host its inaugural Rendezvous in Fiji this year – 28-30 August.

The programme will feature friendly regattas raced around the Fijian islands, interspersed with barefoot beach parties to allow owners from Oceania and further afield to meet. The event is open to sailing and motor yachts 22m and above, with $500 from each yacht entry being donated

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