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Kiwis 'blown away' they've been blamed for SailGP crash

New Zealand's boat suffered severe damage after failing to yield to Switzerland, ending their Perth SailGP event and risking penalty points on the season leaderboard.

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Perennial SailGP heavyweights New Zealand were at the centre of high drama in the first fleet race of the globetrotting sailing league's new season.

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Black Foils sidelined after heavy collision with Switzerland at SailGP Perth

The Swiss F50 struck the rear of the Kiwi boat, leaving them little time to take evasive action.

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Kiwis 'blown away' they've been blamed for SailGP crash

Perennial SailGP heavyweights New Zealand were at the centre of high drama in the first fleet race of the globetrotting sailing league's new season.

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The West AustralianThe West Australian
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Kiwis out of weekend and angry after collision with Swiss

An Australian at the helm of a rookie team has charged into the lead after a bouncy and messy opening day of havoc at the $19m SailGP off Fremantle’s Bathers Beach.

·Australia
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SailGP: Frustrated Kiwis make early exit from Fremantle - penalised for collision

The first race of the Oracle Perth Sail Grand Prix sailed off Fremantle, literally started with a bang, when New Zealand's Black Foils had a collision with the Swiss team as the boats crossed tacks downwind.

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The West Australian broke the news in Australia on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
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