SailGP Auckland: Tuke and Burling Discuss France Collision

Black Foils co-chief executives Blair Tuke and Peter Burling described a traumatic crash at their SailGP event in Auckland, where their F50 foiling catamaran collided with the French team. The incident resulted in major damage to the boat and injuries to both teams, with Black Foils grinder Louis Sinclair suffering compound fractures in both legs and requiring surgery, while French strategist Manon Audinet was hospitalized due to potential internal injuries. Burling stated that Sinclair’s recovery is progressing well and emphasized that the team’s focus remains on him as they continue to review the incident.

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