Yachting: Team NZ reach semis

Team New Zealand finished second behind BMW Oracle after round robin. Chris Cameron / ETNZ

Two wins on the final day of round robin racing saw Team New Zealand through to the semifinals of the Louis Vuitton Trophy yachting regatta off Dubai overnight (NZT).

The results gave the Dean Barker-skipped boat a clear second on the leader board, with the top four teams through to the semifinals.

Oracle (United States) topped the standings with 13 wins and 17 points, with New Zealand's nine wins giving them 12.5 points for second.

Italian team Mascalzone Latino recorded six wins to finish third.

New Zealand came from behind in their first race against Russian team Synergy, as Francesco Bruni's crew led by nine seconds at the top mark.

However, Barker battled back, benefitting from a shift and more pressure to coast home for a 47 second win.

Their second win over All4One (France Germany) had no impact on the final standings, the New Zealanders easing home by 45 seconds.

Tomorrow is a rest day for the crews, with the teams competing in a one-day fleet race series on Thursday. The semifinals and finals will be race on Friday and Saturday.

Final round robin standings:

BMW Oracle (USA) 17pts 1, Team New Zealand 12.5 2, Mascalzone Latino (Italy) 8 3, All4ONE (France Germany) 8 4, Synergy (Russia) 6 5, Artemis (Sweden) 5 6.

- NZPA