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Jasper Bruce

The change that will get SailGP racing above 100km/h

Australia's SailGP boat helmed by Tom Slingsby passes the Auckland city skyline during practice. (HANDOUT/BOB MARTIN)

Australian driver Tom Slingsby expects the SailGP's fleet will finally be able to reach speeds above 100km/h during racing thanks to a technical change made to the boats ahead of the Auckland regatta.

After nearly two years of testing, the globetrotting sailing league has fitted its 12 50-foot catamarans with new foils - the boards on the boats' hulls that allow them to lift out of the water in windy conditions.

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