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	Dramatic lightning strikes over the America’s Cup racecourse Sydney Morning Herald - 4 Sep (Sydney Morning Herald) Racing had to be abandoned after fork lightning dramatically struck during Race 17 of the Louis Vuitton Cup Round Robin sailing in Barcelona. Read... Newslink ©2024 to Sydney Morning Herald Sport



	Grim forecast could see lightning strike twice in America’s Cup Stuff.co.nz - 4 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) Spooked Team NZ skipper Peter Burling has “bad memories” of lightning from another sailing incident and another storm is due to hit Barcelona. Read... Newslink ©2024 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	Marlborough ‘cruise ready’ and waiting ahead of bumper season Stuff.co.nz - 30 Aug (Stuff.co.nz) The region is sailing through a downturn in the cruise ship industry relatively unscathed as the region prepares for the 2024 season. Read... Newslink ©2024 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	From classmates to America’s Cup rivals Stuff.co.nz - 28 Aug (Stuff.co.nz) Jason Saunders’ classmates included Peter Burling and cricketer Kane Williamson, now some are sailing in the America’s Cup. Read... Newslink ©2024 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	‘This is crazy’: 14yo Kiwi wins trip-of-a-lifetime after America’s Cup e-sports triumph Stuff.co.nz - 27 Aug (Stuff.co.nz) Liam Dimock is out of his bedroom and off to Barcelona after his AC Sailing E-Sports success. Read... Newslink ©2024 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	Team NZ maintain dominance ahead of next revealing America’s Cup stage Stuff.co.nz - 26 Aug (Stuff.co.nz) The Kiwis were popping more champagne, while the serious sailing is looming for their rivals in a challenger series featuring a fresh twist. Read... Newslink ©2024 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	American Magic still sailing with fairings their rivals claim are prohibited Stuff.co.nz - 22 Aug (Stuff.co.nz) Disputed fairings do boost performance says American Magic, and they keep them on while a wrangle continues. Read... Newslink ©2024 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	Quiz: The America’s Cup Stuff.co.nz - 22 Aug (Stuff.co.nz) Test your knowledge of sailing’s oldest prize with Stuff’s America’s Cup quiz. Read... Newslink ©2024 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	The Aussie, the ex-soldier and the famous duo: Meet Team New Zealand’s crew Stuff.co.nz - 21 Aug (Stuff.co.nz) The Kiwi team defending the America’s Cup in Barcelona has additions and familiar faces, but not all with big sailing backgrounds. Read... Newslink ©2024 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	Recovered body believed to be luxury yacht's chef BBCWorld - 21 Aug (BBCWorld) Recaldo Thomas, an experienced and respected sailing chef, was saving money to restore his late parents` house. Read... Newslink ©2024 to BBCWorld Sport