Black Foils Set to Return to SailGP After Auckland Crash
- New Zealand's Black Foils are scheduled to return to SailGP competition at the upcoming event in Halifax, Canada.
- The team is returning to the water four months after the incident in Auckland.
- The period leading up to the Halifax event has been challenging for the crew.
New Zealand’s Black Foils are scheduled to return to SailGP competition at the upcoming event in Halifax, Canada. The team’s return marks their first appearance in the league since a crash occurred during the event in Auckland.
The team is returning to the water four months after the incident in Auckland. According to reporting from Stuff, the team will compete using a new boat following the crash, which was described as terrifying
.
The period leading up to the Halifax event has been challenging for the crew. The NZ Herald reported that it has not been an easy time
for the New Zealand squad as they worked toward their comeback.
The emotional impact of the accident was highlighted by a Black Foils grinder, who stated that the experience involved a lot of emotions
.
The return in Canada represents a significant step for the team as they integrate their new vessel and resume their campaign in the global sailing league.
