Australia had a win and two seconds to lead the fleet after the first day of the SailGP event in Auckland, New Zealand

AUT sport and recreation professor Dr Mark Orams said the large crowds that turned out showed the growing popularity of sailing.

The former world and America's Cup champion is starting from scratch with the pro sailing rookies.

The former world and America's Cup champion is starting from scratch with the pro sailing rookies.

The former world and America's Cup champion is starting from scratch with the pro sailing rookies.

New Zealand's Black Foils took the final race on Saturday but Australia are at the top of the standings at the end of day one.

After three years ruling the waves, the Australians have been knocked off their perch.

The SailGP fleet could hit speeds over 100km/h thanks to a change made to boats ahead of the second event of the fifth season, to be contested in...

The SailGP fleet could hit speeds over 100km/h thanks to a change made to boats ahead of the second event of the fifth season, to be contested in...

A blustery day on the Waitematā had the Kiwis in deep water, but they pulled themselves back from the brink.