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Explosive cheers filled the air, as Emirates Team New Zealand secures the highest honour at the 2025 Barfoot & Thompson Yachting Excellence Awards. A monumentous occasion that adequately showcases the skill and proficiency of these expert yacht sailors. This excitement was further amplified by the introduction of the inaugural Peter Lester Award for Outstanding Contribution to Sailing, in honour of the dearly departed sailor, coach, and commentator. The coveted Sir Bernard Fergusson Trophy, orbiting the world of top-tier sailing as the ‘Sailor of the Year’ award, was warmly received by the Emirates Team, saluting their spectacular third consecutive victory at the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup.