The win in Dubai marked the third consecutive victory for the Kiwis in Middle Eastern venues, with the team winning both Dubai and Abu Dhabi in Season 4. Looking ahead to the 2025 Season Grand Final, which will take place in Abu Dhabi for the first time, Burling was optimistic about the team’s chances.

The win marks New Zealand's third straight victory in the championship's season-opening event, held off Port Mina Rashid.

Peter Burling skippered the New Zealand Black Foils to victory in SailGP's season-opening regatta in Dubai on Sunday, once again beating a British crew as he did in winning his third straight America's Cup a month ago.

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