“Foil4TheGulf”, set to take place next Saturday (24 May) at Ohahu Bay

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“Foil4TheGulf”, set to take place next Saturday (24 May) at Ohahu Bay

by NZ SailGP team 14 May 2025 11:20 NZST

The BlackFoils racing on the Waitemata - ITM New Zealand SailGP - January 19,2025uary © Ricardo Pinto/Rolex/SailGP

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Black Foils SailGP Team

Burling and Tuke

The Black Foils and Live Ocean Foundation are leading the charge to organise what they hope will be New Zealands largest ever foiling event to help get the Hauraki Gulf / Tkapa Moana Marine Protection Bill passed into law.

Foil4TheGulf, set to take place next Saturday (24 May) at Aucklands Okahu Bay, has been inspired by the Hauraki Gulf / Tkapa Moana Marine Protection Bills stalled progress in Parliament after its second reading in December last year.

The event, hosted at the Royal Akarana Yacht Club, will bring together foilers (beginners through to experienced), from across Tmaki Makaurau and beyond. Its a call to action to join the Black Foils on the water for a foiling challenge and show support for the Bill. Attendees dont have to get in the water to join in the action with options to learn more about the need to protect the Gulf and an introduction to foiling available on site.

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Armstrong Foils

You could win a special foiling experience just by entering! All entries will go in the draw to win a tow foiling experience with Peter Burling, Blair Tuke and Armie from Armstrong Foils.

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Want to get involved but not a foiler or cant make it on the day? You still can, with a postcard for the Gulf! Simply share a photo of the Hauraki Gulf and tell us what you love most about it.

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