After no sailing yesterday, three fleet races were held today, with the top three - New Zealand, France, and Canada - then contesting the final. ----- In front of a home crowd, Peter Burling NZL and his team secured victory and also took the lead in the annual standings. Team Switzerland, with Nathan Outteridge AUS for the first time at the helm, finished 6th. ----- The results and the report.

A pack of dolphins in the middle of the race course prevented the first races of the Sail GP of Christchurch NZL this morning. The report. We will also be posting the live coverage tomorrow morning, which can be accessed throughout the day.

For the upcoming SailGP in Christchurch NZL and the rest of the season, Sébastien Schneiter SUI is handing over the helm of Team Switzerland to Nathan Outteridge AUS. Schneiter, who finished a good 7th at the 49er World Championship last week, although he was only able to arrive at short notice.... because of the SailGP in Sydney. Now the Geneva native, who has already been selected for the Olympics, wants to concentrate fully on his campaign. The report.