Liv Mackay: Black Foils Strategist and Sailor ahead of the Auckland SailGP event

Liv Mackay: Black Foils Strategist and Sailor ahead of the Auckland SailGP event

Author: Newstalk ZB January 8, 2026 Duration: 10:30

The Black Foils are “hungry” for a win in this year’s SailGP. 

The event returns to Auckland this February, setting sale in Waitematā Harbour. 

Liv Mackay is the team’s strategist, reading the wind, calling the moves, and helping steer our team to the front of the pack. 

She told Andrew Dickens it’s about performing in that final, and they haven’t quite performed yet. 

But, Mackay said, they’re ready to fight for it this year. 

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