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New Zealand Dominates SailGP Abu Dhabi with Back-to-Back Wins

Abu Dhabi - Diego Botin - New Zealand - Peter Burling - Sailboat Racing - SailGP - Sailing - Spain - USA

Kiwi sailors show their prowess in challenging conditions, securing victory in Abu Dhabi and moving up the standings.

New Zealand sailors showcased their skills at the SailGP event in Abu Dhabi, securing back-to-back wins and cementing their dominance in the competition. Peter Burling and the team faced frustration with the racecourse layout but managed to maneuver through the challenges to claim victory. On the opening day, New Zealand found themselves in second place, just behind Spain, navigating the light winds expertly. The series took a topsy-turvy turn with contrasting results, highlighting the teams' resilience in adverse conditions.

As the regatta progressed, New Zealand continued to excel, maintaining their position near the top of the leaderboard. The sailboats battled the light air and a new starting element, adding an extra layer of complexity to the races. Kiwi sailors demonstrated their strategic prowess, adapting to the conditions and securing crucial points to stay competitive. Despite the challenging first day, New Zealand emerged as a formidable force, trailing Spain by just one point in the standings.

In a thrilling finale, New Zealand surged to victory, claiming the SailGP crown in Abu Dhabi. The team's back-to-back wins solidified their status as contenders in the championship race. Their success in the UAE marked a significant achievement, propelling them to second place overall. With impressive performances in Abu Dhabi, New Zealand has set a high benchmark for future competitions.

In a dramatic turn of events, New Zealand's triumph in Abu Dhabi cut Australia's lead in the championship standings to just six points, setting the stage for an intense battle in upcoming races. The Kiwi team's resilience and strategic acumen have established them as a dominant force in the world of SailGP, elevating their profile on the global sailing stage.

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SailGP Abu Dhabi: Peter Burling, Tom Slingsby voice frustration at ... (New Zealand Herald)

Peter Burling has voiced his frustrations at the layout of the racecourse for this weekend's SailGP event in Abu Dhabi , with the racing being all but...

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New Zealand second after Abu Dhabi SailGP opening day (RNZ)

New Zealand were in second place, one point behind leaders Spain after negotiating light winds on the opening day of the SailGP regatta in Abu Dhabi.

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New Zealand second after topsy-turvy first day of SailGP in Abu Dhabi (Stuff.co.nz)

The series' debut in the UAE capital threw up quite the contrast in results, as teams battled the light air and a contentious new starting element.

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SailGP Abu Dhabi: Four boats in top cluster after a light day Day 1 (Sail World)

Sailed in light winds of around 5.5kts, none of the 10 boat fleet was able to foil on any leg of the three races sailed. In all three races a good start was ...

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Spain's Botin takes lead over Kiwis in Abu Dhabi SailGP regatta ... (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Spain's Diego Botin finished last in the first fleet race before winning the next two races to take the lead in the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix.

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SailGP: Kiwi second after challenging first day in Abu Dhabi (Live Sail Die)

The Kiwis picked up 20 points, just one point shy of Spain who lead the table. USA and Canada are tied for third with 19 points each. Coach Ray Davies said: “It ...

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SailGP – Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix day 1 (Sailweb)

Sailweb Sailing and yacht racing news, results, editorial and quality commentary. Including Olympic, SailGP, Club, One design circuit, offshore, ...

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SailGP – Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix day 2 (Sailweb)

Sailweb Sailing and yacht racing news, results, editorial and quality commentary. Including Olympic, SailGP, Club, One design circuit, offshore, ...

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SailGP Abu Dhabi results: New Zealand SailGP Team win second ... (New Zealand Herald)

Ahead of SailGP's debut event in Abu Dhabi, New Zealand helmsman Peter Burling said his crew wanted to be the ones to set the benchmark .

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'Bit of a parade': Frustration at SailGP Abu Dhabi racecourse ... (Newstalk ZB)

Peter Burling has voiced his frustrations at the layout of the racecourse for this weekend's SailGP event in Abu Dhabi, with the racing being all but decid.

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In-form New Zealand surge to Abu Dhabi SailGP crown (RNZ)

New Zealand have completed a victorious double in the UAE, posting victory in Abu Dhabi to climb to second in the SailGP standings.

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Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix Overall: New Zealand SailGP ... (Sail World)

New Zealand did the double in the UAE to secure back-to-back victories after winning the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix presented by Abu Dhabi Sports ...

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Third Place in Abu Dhabi moves USA into podium position on ... (Sail World)

In a light-air contest on the Persian Gulf, the United States SailGP Team secured a third-place finish at the first-ever Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix ...

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New Zealand claim back-to-back SailGP event wins in Abu Dhabi (Stuff.co.nz)

Racing in light winds, the Kiwi crew see off Spain and the USA in the podium race to move within six points of championship leaders Australia.

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Sailing: New Zealand claim back-to-back SailGP leg victories with ... (Newshub)

The victory cuts Australia's lead at the top of the championship standings to just six points.

Spain's Botin takes lead over Kiwis in Abu Dhabi SailGP regatta ... (The Associated Press)

Spain's Diego Botin finished last in the first fleet race before winning the next two races to take the lead in the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix.

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New Zealand emerge from 'the most stressful racing' to win SailGP ... (Stuff.co.nz)

After sneaking into the final by a boat's length in chaotic sailing where nearly every team was penalised at one point, the Kiwi crew recorded their second ...

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SailGP Abu Dhabi: Kiwis win back to back Finals (Sail World)

The NZSailGP team only made the Final of SailGP Abu Dhabi after the application of a tie breaker between them and the French team, both were locked in third ...

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Burling skippers NZ to second straight SailGP victory (1 News)

Burling beat Spain's Diego Botin and Team USA's Taylor Canfield in the podium race in light wind on the Persian Gulf.

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