Two injured in major collision between Black Foils, France at SailGP Auckland | Stuff.co.nz

Two sailors have been taken to hospital with injuries after a major collision between the Black Foils and France at the start of the third race at SailGP Auckland.⁠ ⁠ The injuries were to one sailor from each team. Both were said to be in stable condition in a statement issued by SailGP.⁠ ⁠ The other sailors have all been accounted for and a salvage operation to rescue the two damaged boats is underway on the Waitematā Harbour.⁠ ⁠ Racing was abandoned for the day just before 5.30pm on Saturday afternoon, with just two of the four scheduled races completed.⁠ ⁠ Sunday’s racing – three more races and the three-boat grand final – was scheduled to start at 11.30am. It had been brought forward from 4pm due to forecast high winds.⁠ ⁠ The Black Foils have spent most of the past month repairing their boat after it was damaged in the season-opening event in Perth.⁠ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stuff NZ is New Zealand’s essential news source — bringing you live, lively and trustworthy journalism from every corner of Aotearoa. Stay informed with breaking news, in-depth stories, and the latest updates that matter to Kiwis. We upload daily, keeping you connected with the people, places and issues shaping New Zealand today. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Social media channels: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nzstuff Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzstuff