High-Speed Drama: Auckland Sail Grand Prix Collision

Two sailors were injured and racing abandoned after a high-speed collision between New Zealand's Black Foils and DS Team France during the Auckland Sail Grand Prix. Following salvage operations, the injured sailors were declared stable. Racing is rescheduled due to weather concerns, showcasing intense international competition in fast foiling catamarans.

Two sailors sustained injuries following a high-speed collision between New Zealand's Black Foils and DS Team France, resulting in the abandonment of the Auckland Sail Grand Prix on its opening day.

The crash occurred shortly after the third race commenced, with television broadcasts capturing the Black Foils losing control and impacting the French team, whose driver, Quentin Delapierre, could not evade the approaching vessel.

Sail GP organizers swiftly launched rescue operations. All crew members were reported safe, with two injured sailors stable. New Zealand's Peter Burling, unaffected, coordinated salvage efforts. Sunday's races are rescheduled due to impending bad weather.

(With inputs from agencies.)