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SailGP: Emirates Team NZ and top Moth sailor signs with BlackFoils Original
SailGP: Emirates Team NZ and top Moth sailor signs with BlackFoils by James Rigby/Black Foils 5 Nov 19:33 PST New Zealand’s Black Foils have signed rising talent Jake Pye, strengthening the team’s sailing squad. The 21-year-old is training with the team at SailGP’s Pensacola base this week, gaining valuable experience on the F50. Pye said: “I’ve wanted to get into SailGP for a long time, and the Black Foils are the team I want to do it with.
SailGP: Black Foils look to make top four and the Final in Valencia
SailGP: Black Foils look to make top four and the Final in Valencia by James Rigby 6 Oct 01:58 BST New Zealand’s Black Foils head into the Spain Sail Grand Prix this weekend looking to build on a steady run of improvement throughout the European leg. The team followed a fifth-place finish in Portsmouth with fourth in Sassnitz, where it reached its first event final of the season.
SailGP: Black Foils look to make top four and the Final in Valencia
SailGP: Black Foils look to make top four and the Final in Valencia by James Rigby 5 Oct 17:58 PDT New Zealand’s Black Foils head into the Spain Sail Grand Prix this weekend looking to build on a steady run of improvement throughout the European leg. The team followed a fifth-place finish in Portsmouth with fourth in Sassnitz, where it reached its first event final of the season.
Black Foils miss final - finish fifth in drifter - SailGP Geneva
Black Foils miss final - finish fifth in drifter - SailGP Geneva by James Rigby, Black Foils 20 Sep 15:08 PDT New Zealand's Black Foils finished fifth at the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix, missing a place in the final by just one point after a dramatic deciding race against the home team on Lake Geneva. A scoreless opening race on Sunday left Black Foils needing a strong response.
Black Foils second in Group B after streaky opening day in SailGP Geneva
Black Foils second in Group B after streaky opening day in SailGP Geneva by James Rigby, Black Foils 19 Sep 15:25 PDT New Zealand’s Black Foils are right in the mix for the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix final after a strong opening day on Lake Geneva. In light, patchy winds, the Black Foils finished second, third and fourth in their three Group B races to sit second overnight on nine points.
Black Foils looking to apply lessons from Valencia
Black Foils looking to apply lessons from Valencia by James Rigby, Black Foils 18 Sep 16:32 PDT New Zealand’s Black Foils head into the Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix this weekend, looking to apply the lessons from Valencia as the championship’s European leg concludes in Geneva. Light, shifty winds in Friday’s practice racing gave the Black Foils an early taste of the conditions expected over the weekend. “It’s awesome to be back in Geneva.
SailGP: Shortened Sunday programme left Black Foils with too much to do to reach the final.
SailGP: Shortened Sunday programme left Black Foils with too much to do to reach the final. by James Rigby 6 Sep 22:37 PDT New Zealand's Black Foils rallied on Day 2 of the Spain Sail Grand Prix, but a difficult opening day and a shortened Sunday programme left them with too much to do to reach the final. Third place in Sunday's Group A race was the team's best finish of the weekend as the Black Foils came out fighting after Saturday's setbacks.
SailGP: Black Foils need to produce their Sunday best, and a Prayer
SailGP: Black Foils need to produce their Sunday best, and a Prayer by James Rigby 5 Sep 15:54 PDT New Zealand’s Black Foils will need to be at their best on Sunday to reach the Spain Sail Grand Prix final after a challenging opening day in Valencia. A penalty for an early start in the opening race left the Black Foils sixth. A fourth followed, before another sixth left the team seventh in Group A overnight, eight behind second-placed Red Bull Italy.
SailGP: Black Foils look to continue their performance improvement
SailGP: Black Foils look to continue their performance improvement by James Rigby 4 Sep 16:17 PDT New Zealand’s Black Foils head into the Spain Sail Grand Prix this weekend looking to build on a steady run of improvement throughout the European leg. The team followed a fifth-place finish in Portsmouth with fourth in Sassnitz, where it reached its first event final of the season. “We’ve been building each weekend and came very close in Sassnitz,” said Black Foils co-CEO and wing trimmer Blair Tuke.
SailGP: Black Foils make their first Event Final of Season 6
SailGP: Black Foils make their first Event Final of Season 6 by James Rigby 23 Aug 20:57 PDT New Zealand's Black Foils finished fourth at the Rockwool Germany Sail Grand Prix in Sassnitz, in their first event final of the season. The result came after the Black Foils topped Group A by three points, winning two of their five group races. Victory in the first of Sunday’s two races secured their place in the final with a race to spare. Fourth was the Black Foils’ best result of the season.
SailGP: Black Foils top Group A as new All-comers racing speed record is set
SailGP: Black Foils top Group A as new All-comers racing speed record is set by James Rigby/Black Foils 22 Aug 17:16 PDT New Zealand’s Black Foils lead Group A after a wild opening day at the Rockwool Germany Sail Grand Prix, where SailGP’s speed record tumbled. The Black Foils won their opening race, taking control at gate two and holding it to the finish ahead of Explora Journeys Swiss and Red Bull Italy.
Black Foils target complete performance - SailGP speed record under threat
Black Foils target complete performance - SailGP speed record under threat by James Rigby, Black Foils 21 Aug 19:20 PDT New Zealand’s Black Foils head into the Rockwool Germany Sail Grand Prix this weekend looking to put together a complete performance as strong offshore winds put SailGP’s F50 speed record under threat.
SailGP: Black Foils lead group after strong opening day in Portsmouth
SailGP: Black Foils lead group after strong opening day in Portsmouth by James Rigby/NZSailGP 25 Jul 14:08 PDT New Zealand's Black Foils lead their group at the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix after a strong opening day on the Solent, capping the afternoon with a race win that leaves them in a strong position to reach Sunday's final.
SailGP: Black Foils meet with Princess Royal ahead of chasing third successive win in UK
SailGP: Black Foils meet with Princess Royal ahead of chasing third successive win in UK by James Rigby, Black Foils 25 Jul 03:58 BST New Zealand's Black Foils are back in action this weekend, bidding for a third straight win at the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix. The Black Foils have won the last two editions of the event, at Plymouth in 2022 and Portsmouth last year, and arrive as defending champions, though in challenging circumstances after a disrupted season.
Behind the scenes with Concord Pacific Racing: Transitioning from sim to sea Original
Behind the scenes with Concord Pacific Racing: Transitioning from sim to sea by James Rigby 5 Aug 14:31 PDT In July, Concord Pacific Racing took a significant step forward, transitioning from virtual simulations to real-world sailing on the water. Youth team athlete Jack Gogan shares his experience and insights from this exciting phase.
Behind the scenes with Concord Pacific Racing: a glimpse into our journey Original
Behind the scenes with Concord Pacific Racing: a glimpse into our journey by James Rigby 10 Jul 08:06 PDT Concord Pacific Racing athlete Maura Dewey takes us behind the scenes in Barcelona as preparations intensify ahead of the inaugural PUIG Women's America's Cup. June was a really good month for us. After an intense training camp in Barcelona, it was great to get everyone together as the final team.
Concord Pacific Racing squad for Puig Women's America's Cup & UniCredit Youth America's Cup Original
Concord Pacific Racing squad for Puig Women's America's Cup & UniCredit Youth America's Cup by James Rigby 23 May 15:50 PDT Concord Green Energy, along with lead sponsors RBC and TELUS, has unveiled the Concord Pacific Racing squad for Canada's first-ever campaign at the historic Puig Women's America's Cup and UniCredit Youth America's Cup, set to take place in Barcelona later this year.
Is this the world’s most sustainable adventure sailing yacht?
The future of sustainable adventure sailing is now a reality with the launch of Expedition Zero at Boot Düsseldorf last Saturday. Unveiled at the world’s premier yacht and watersports event, Expedition Zero is redefining the sailing industry by developing and leasing commercial adventure yachts with the lowest environmental impact. The startup is spearheaded by former Unilever global board member Andrew Cowen and professional sailor Jim Dobie.
A tale of two insuring clauses: FKP Commercial Developments v Zurich
FKP Commercial Developments developed two residential apartment buildings in Rosebury in Sydney. FKP Constructions, a sister company, was the head contractor for the development. It engaged consultants and subcontractors to perform all the design and construction work, and the only work carried out by FKP Constructions was project management.
SailGP wins BBC Green Sport Ambition and Impact Award Original
Please select your home edition Edition SailGP wins BBC Green Sport Ambition and Impact Award by James Rigby 4 Oct 14:27 PDT SailGP, the world’s first climate positive sport and entertainment property, has been announced as the winner of the Ambition and Impact award in the first edition of the BBC Green Sport Awards at Wembley Stadium.
SailGP publishes first annual Purpose and Impact Report Original
Please select your home edition Edition SailGP publishes first annual Purpose and Impact Report by James Rigby 28 Sep 07:12 PDT Report's key findings: Ground-breaking Impact League created to reward athletes for positive environmental and social action, with New Zealand winning sport's first podium for the planet and collecting prize money for its Race For the Future charity partner, Live Ocean Foundation 56 per cent reduction in temporary power related emissions and a 29 per cent reduction...
SailGP: New Zealand SailGP Team back in action on Bermuda's Great Sound Original
Please select your home edition Edition SailGP: New Zealand SailGP Team back in action on Bermuda's Great Sound by James Rigby/NZSailGP 8 May 19:40 PDT The New Zealand SailGP Team took to the iconic waters of the Great Sound today for its first training session ahead of the SailGP Season 3 opener - the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess on May 15 and 16.
SailGP: New Zealand SailGP Team crowned first ever Impact League champions
SailGP: New Zealand SailGP Team crowned first ever Impact League champions by James Rigby/NZSailGP 27 Mar 22:14 PDT 28 March 2022 New Zealand SailGP Team co-helmed by Peter Burling and Blair Tuke at the presentation of the Impact League Trophy with Sylvia Earle (Marine Biologist, on right of frame) on Race Day 2 of San Francisco SailGP, Season 2 © Bob Martin/SailGP The New Zealand SailGP Team has been crowned inaugural Impact League champions at the SailGP Season 2 Grand Final in San...
SailGP San Francisco: Disappointing day for NZ team on Day 1
SailGP San Francisco: Disappointing day for NZ team on Day 1 by James Rigby/NZSailGP 27 Mar 04:19 PDT 28 March 2022 SailGP San Francisco - Day 1 - NZ SailGP - March 26, 2022 © SailGP The New Zealand SailGP Team had a frustrating opening day at the Mubadala United States Sail Grand Prix in San Francisco on Sunday.
SailGP: New Zealand SailGP Team are looking for a strong finish
SailGP: New Zealand SailGP Team are looking for a strong finish by James Rigby/NZSailGP 25 Mar 23:25 PDT 26 March 2022 NZSailGP's Blair Tuke ahead of the Final Round of Season 2 in San Francisco - March 2022 © SailGP The New Zealand SailGP Team are looking to finish off the season in style when it hits the water for the Mubadala United States Sail Grand Prix in San Francisco tomorrow.
SailGP: America's Cup winning coach moves into dual role with NZSailGP team
SailGP: America's Cup winning coach moves into dual role with NZSailGP team by James Rigby/NZSailGP 21 Mar 23:10 GMT 22 March 2022 Ray Davies, head coach of New Zealand SailGP Team, smiles from the NZL chase boat during a practice session ahead of San Francisco SailGP, Season 2 in San Francisco, USA. 20th Marc © Beau Outteridge/SailGP The New Zealand SailGP Team has been bolstered by the appointment of long time ETNZ Sailing team member Ray Davies as coach.
SailGP: Strong comeback not enough to compensate for Kiwis opening day
SailGP: Strong comeback not enough to compensate for Kiwis opening day by James Rigby/NZSailGP 18 Dec 13:55 PST 19 December 2021 New Zealand SailGP Team co-helmed by Peter Burling and Blair Tuke in action on Race Day 2. Australia Sail Grand Prix © Bob Martin/SailGP The New Zealand SailGP Team staged a strong comeback on Day 2 of the Australia Sail Grand Prix presented by KPMG but it wasn’t enough to clinch a place in the final podium race as it finished fifth overall in Sydney today.
SailGP: A disappointing day for NZSailGP in Sydney - and serious collision on Day 1
SailGP: A disappointing day for NZSailGP in Sydney - and serious collision on Day 1 by James Rigby/NZSailGP 17 Dec 03:05 PST 18 December 2021 New Zealand SailGP Team co-helmed by Peter Burling and Blair Tuke warm-up ahead of racing on Race Day 1. Australia Sail Grand Prix © Phil Hilyard/SailGP The New Zealand SailGP Team has it all to do on Day 2 of the Australia Sail Grand Prix presented by KPMG following a disappointing outing on Sydney Harbour on Friday.
NZSailGP announces climate change initiative with new partnership with Gen Less
NZSailGP announces climate change initiative with new partnership with Gen Less by James Rigby/NZSailGP 16 Dec 12:59 PST 17 December 2021 New Zealand SailGP Team co-helmed by Peter Burling and Blair Tuke in action during a practice session ahead of Australia Sail Grand Prix presented by KPMG. 15 December © David Gray/SailGP The New Zealand SailGP Team is encouraging New Zealanders to be world leaders in clean and clever energy use as part of a new partnership with Gen Less.
SailGP: NZ SailGP team looking for a big performance in penultimate event in Sydney
SailGP: NZ SailGP team looking for a big performance in penultimate event in Sydney by James Rigby/NZSailGP 16 Dec 04:33 PST 17 December 2021 New Zealand SailGP Team co-helmed by Peter Burling and Blair Tuke in action during the practice fleet races ahead of Australia Sail Grand Prix presented by KPMG.
NZ SailGP team celebrates agreement to boost protections for threatened seabirds
NZ SailGP team celebrates agreement to boost protections for threatened seabirds by James Rigby/NZSailGP 14 Dec 17:52 PST 15 December 2021 New Zealand SailGP Team co-helmed by Peter Burling and Blair Tuke warm up before racing Event 6, Season 2 in Cadiz, Andalucia, Spain © Felix Diemer/SailGP The New Zealand SailGP Team has celebrated the signing of an historic agreement between the Governments of New Zealand and Spain to address the conservation emergency facing seabirds that migrate across...
SailGP makes long-term commitment to racing in New Zealand
SailGP makes long-term commitment to racing in New Zealand by James Rigby 7 Dec 05:07 PST 8 December 2021 The fleet in action on Race Day 1 at Spain SailGP, Event 6, Season 2 in Cadiz, Andalucia, Spain. © Bob Martin/SailGP SailGP and New Zealand Major Events have secured a four-year deal to bring adrenaline-filled racing to New Zealand shores.
New Zealand SailGP team reaffirms commitment to a better planet
New Zealand SailGP team reaffirms commitment to a better planet by James Rigby - NZL SailGP Team 2 Dec 11:57 PST New Zealand SailGP Team co-helmed by Peter Burling and Blair Tuke in action on Race Day 2 at Spain SailGP, Event 6, Season 2 in Cadiz, Andalucia, Spain. 10th October © Ricardo Pinto for SailGP. Team has reaffirmed its commitment to a better planet, signing the Ocean for Climate Declaration and joining the Race to Zero.
NZSailGP team leads Impact League; Big plans ahead of Spanish Grand Prix
NZSailGP team leads Impact League; Big plans ahead of Spanish Grand Prix by James Rigby/NZSailGP 6 Oct 23:59 BST 7 October 2021 New Zealand SailGP Team co-helmed by Peter Burling and Blair Tuke in action during a practice session ahead of Spain SailGP, Event 6, Season 2 in Cadiz, Andalucia, Spain. © Ricardo Pinto/SailGP The New Zealand SailGP Team has strengthened its position at the top of the Impact League with three events remaining in SailGP Season 2.
New Zealand SailGP team sets its sights on St Tropez this weekend
New Zealand SailGP team sets its sights on St Tropez this weekend by James Rigby/NZSailGP 10 Sep 16:41 PDT 11 September 2021 New Zealand SailGP Team helmed by Peter Burling SailGP, Event 5, Season 2 in Saint-Tropez, France. 10 September . Photo: Ricardo Pinto for SailGP.
NZSailGP team has a mixed final day at Great Britain SailGP
NZSailGP team has a mixed final day at Great Britain SailGP by James Rigby/NZSailGP 18 Jul 19:06 PDT 19 July 2021 New Zealand SailGP Team and Great Britain SailGP Team on race day 2 of Great Britain SailGP, Event 3, Season 2 in Plymouth, UK 18 July . © Ricardo Pinto/SailGP New Zealand SailGP Team interim helmsman Arnaud Psarofaghis is proud of the team’s effort at the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix despite a disappointing seventh place finish in Plymouth this morning.
NZSailGP fights back to be fifth overall after a light air Day 1 Plymouth
NZSailGP fights back to be fifth overall after a light air Day 1 Plymouth by James Rigby 17 Jul 14:16 PDT 18 July 2021 Spain SailGP Team co-helmed by Florian Trittel and Phil Robertson ahead of Japan SailGP Team, France SailGP Team and New Zealand SailGP Team in action on race day 1 of Great Britain SailGP, Event 3, Season 2 in Plymouth, UK 17 July .
NZSailGP team comes close to qualifying for the Final of Series 2 in Taranto, Italy
NZSailGP team comes close to qualifying for the Final of Series 2 in Taranto, Italy by James Rigby/NZSailGP 6 Jun 19:34 PDT 7 June 2021 New Zealand SailGP Team helmed by interim skipper Arnaud Psarofaghis in action on Race Day 2. Italy SailGP, Event 2, Season 2 in Taranto, Italy. 06 June . © Ricardo Pinto / SailGP The New Zealand SailGP Team came within just two points of qualifying for the final podium race in an impressive outing on Day 2 of the Italy Sail Grand Prix.
SailGP Italy: Kiwis in with a chance of the podium after really tricky day sailing three up
SailGP Italy: Kiwis in with a chance of the podium after really tricky day sailing three up by James Rigby/NZSailGP 5 Jun 15:07 PDT 6 June 2021 USA SailGP Team and New Zealand SailGP Team competing in the first race on Race Day 1 at Italy SailGP, Event 2, Season 2 in Taranto, Italy. 05 June . © Ian Roman / SailGP The New Zealand team finished third, eighth and fifth in the three fleet races to end the first day of racing in SailGP Italy in fifth position overall with 11 points.
SailGP: Kiwis sail three-up on Final Practice day in Taranto, Italy
SailGP: Kiwis sail three-up on Final Practice day in Taranto, Italy by James Rigby/NZSailGP 4 Jun 17:13 PDT 5 June 2021 New Zealand SailGP Team and Japan SailGP Team in action during practice session ahead of Italy SailGP, Event 2, Season 2 in Taranto, Italy. 03 June .
SailGP: Rejigged Kiwi team builds confidence after three days of practice in Italy
SailGP: Rejigged Kiwi team builds confidence after three days of practice in Italy by James Rigby/NZSailGP 3 Jun 16:53 PDT 4 June 2021 New Zealand SailGP Team helmed by interim skipper Arnaud Psarofaghis in action during a practice session ahead of Italy SailGP, Event 2, Season 2 in Taranto, Italy. 02 June . Photo: Thomas Lovelock for SailGP.
SailGP: Burling and Tuke step off NZSailGP entry - three replacements named Original
SailGP: Burling and Tuke step off NZSailGP entry - three replacements named by James Rigby 21 May 16:13 PDT 22 May 2021 New Zealand SailGP Team helmed by Peter Burling in action on Race Day 2 of Bermuda SailGP - Event 1 Season 2 in Hamilton, Bermuda. 25 April . © Simon Bruty/SailGP The New Zealand SailGP Team has announced its substitute crew as some of its sailing team prepare for the Tokyo Olympic Games.
SailGP Bermuda: Kiwis make big improvement on Day 2 despite pre-start system failures
SailGP Bermuda: Kiwis make big improvement on Day 2 despite pre-start system failures by James Rigby 25 Apr 16:10 PDT France SailGP Team, Great Britain SailGP Team presented by INEOS, Australia SailGP Team and New Zealand SailGP Team at Mark 1 in Race 4 © Bob Martin/SailGP The New Zealand SailGP Team delivered an improved performance at the Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess in a drama-filled second day on the Great Sound.
SailGP: Strong winds delay first outing for NZSailGP team in their new F50
SailGP: Strong winds delay first outing for NZSailGP team in their new F50 by James Rigby, NZSailGP 21 Apr 17:33 PDT 22 April 2021 NZSailGP launch their F50 Amokura in Bermuda - April 20, 2021 ahead of the Second Series of the SailGP © NZSailGP New Zealand SailGP Team co-CEOs Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have credited the extraordinary work of the entire team in getting the brand new F50 ready in time for the season-opening Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess this weekend.
Proposed new foreign investment rules and powers | Lexology
Australia
August 31 2020 The Government’s draft reforms to the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) screening process represent a major shift in the scope of FIRB’s powers and its review of investments that may affect national security.
Foreign investment reforms - exposure draft legislation released | Lexology
Significant reforms to Australia’s foreign investment review framework are scheduled to commence on 1 January 2021. The reforms focus on tightening the rules in relation to ‘national security businesses’, including those involved in the defence and national security supply chains. The Government has released exposure drafts of the major legislation required to enact the proposed reforms and begun a short consultation process, closing on 31 August 2020.
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