Racing was suspended, when the two boats came together on the opening leg, with the Black Foils seemingly losing control of their rudder and spinning back into the French. The Black Foils later confirmed grinder Louis Sinclair was in stable condition with compound fractures to both legs. Photo: RNZUnsurprisingly, the Black Foils did not put anyone up for media questions, but driver Peter Burling and strategist Liv Mackay were both spotted - shaken, but apparently uninjured - afterwards. "A member of the Black Foils is being treated at Auckland Hospital, following a collision with the France boat during racing today," they later posted on social media. Moments into the season-opening race at Perth last month, the Black Foils collided with Switzerland, losing their stern, and were unable to race again that weekend.

Source: Stuff February 14, 2026 08:41 UTC