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EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 4 MIN

Sir Russell Coutts: SailGP CEO looking forward to Black Foils bounce back after rough start in Perth

from The Mike Hosking Breakfast · host Newstalk ZB

Auckland is hosting the second round of Sail GP for the season, with 13 teams racing at the Wynyard Point Race Stadium. Organisers have boosted capacity with a grandstand that is 30% larger than last year as demand continues to grow.  Sir Russell Coutts told Mike Hosking that, "the growth has been incredible, I think we've expanded our audience way beyond the avid sailing fan." The Black Foils will be looking to bounce back after a rough start to the campaign in Perth. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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