The New Zealand SailGP Team made up for a slow start in Dubai with a big finish in the opening day’s racing, leaving themselves poised for a potential return to the podium race when sailing resumes.
The Kiwi crew had a mixed showing in the tricky light conditions through the opening three races of the regatta, finishing sixth in the opening race, before claiming second and fourth to sit second at the end of the day.
Heading into the event, the Kiwis sat in sixth on the season leaderboard, though just two points outside of the top three.
With the season nearing its halfway point, the need to improve their position will become more and more imperative with each event.
The New Zealand crew returned to Dubai after having some success there in season three when they only missed out on a spot in the podium race due to a pre-regatta penalty which saw them docked crucial points.