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The crew of Parlay Revival attends the SailGP event in Lyttelton Harbour, Christchurch, New Zealand, where the host secures a position as the sixth man aboard the Team Canada F50 foiling catamaran.0:14 Preparation for the role includes mandatory safety drills involving underwater regulator breathing and emergency tether release procedures.2:13 During the event, the presence of Hector’s dolphins on the racecourse forces the cancellation of all scheduled races on the first day, resulting in significant ticket refund costs for the organizers.5:13 On the second day, the host joins the Team Canada crew, led by skipper Phil Robertson, for a practice session.6:58 The experience involves monitoring performance data, including true wind angle and velocity made good (VMG) targets, while navigating the high-speed maneuvers of the F50.13:40 Team New Zealand ultimately wins the event, and the Parlay Revival crew observes the team’s post-race maintenance and internal rituals.20:47 The experience highlights the intense professional coordination required to operate foiling catamarans at speeds exceeding 40 knots.

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