Tom Slingsby (left) examines damage sustained to the Australia catamaran in the SailGP series. (AP PHOTO) Australia have actually withstood a devastating SailGP series occasion in Christchurch, hitting a mark in the very first fleet race of the day to take no more part in the competitors. New Zealand maximized the accident, going on to win the ninth leg of the series to likewise move one point ahead of Australia in the champion standings. Just 2 occasions stay in Bermuda and Halifax before the series last in New York in June. The current leg on Lyttelton Harbour near Christchurch on the South Island was condensed to 3 fleet races before New Zealand, France and Canada raced in case last. 3 fleet races were set up for the very first day Saturday however none might be cruised since of the existence of threatened dolphins on the race course. New Zealand, France and Canada each won among the fleet races cruised Sunday to get approved for the last in which New Zealand beat France by 12 seconds. The home side cruised easily throughout the day, typically selecting to race out of stage with the rest of the fleet to prevent the threat of an accident. There were several crashes in the very first race which was won by New Zealand. New Zealand began at the back of field in the 2nd and 3rd races however revealed speed to cruise through the field into 4th location in the 2nd race won by Canada and 2nd in 3rd race won by France. The 3rd race was exhilarating as a number of groups contended for a location in the last. Just the leading 3 groups object to the last and the winner is crowned the occasion champ, taking 10 points in the general series standings. France, Canada, Spain and Germany led early in the 3rd race before New Zealand closed into 4th location at the 5th gate and lastly went up into 2nd. New Zealand won the start in the last and led around the course. Canada was 2nd early however lost ground when it divided with the fleet on the 3rd of 7 legs. “It does not get any much better than this, a race weekend win in the house,” New Zealand wing trimmer Blair Tuke stated. “Beautiful conditions, terrific crowd. “After the other day’s frustration for everybody, we’re so stired to place on an excellent program today. We stated we ‘d do it and we’ve done it.” The race win was the 3rd in succession for New Zealand chauffeur Peter Burling who guided the New Zealand boat into very first placements in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Australian Associated Press
Australia crashes out as NZ wins home leg of SailGP – August Margaret River Mail
