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The 2026 Doyle Sails Round North Island Two Handed Yacht Race kicks off with a fierce opening leg from Victoria Wharf Devonport to Mangonui. Twenty-six two-handed crews battle it out over 154 nautical miles, showcasing intense competition. Explore Racing, the Elliott 50 co-skippered by William Goodfellow and Jesse Turner, claims line honours with a stellar elapsed time of 14 hours 47 minutes 38 seconds. However, the Thompson 1150 Motorboat III, helmed by Damon Jolliffe and Josh Tucker, seizes provisional overall honours with a corrected time of 14 hours 52 minutes 24 seconds. Division highlights include Motorboat 2 winning Division 2, Ragnar leading Division 3, and Hotdogger topping Division 4. One retirement occurs as Akonga diverts for repairs but is set to rejoin the fleet. Leg 2 launches at 9:00 AM on Monday, March 2, tackling a 476-nautical-mile course to Waikawa.
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