Yachting: Sydney puts wind up NZ sailors

By SUZANNE McFADDEN

New Zealand sailors have incurred the wrath of Sydney Harbour's spiteful winds, breaking their boats on the eve of the Olympics.

Star sailors Gavin Brady and Jamie Gale suffered a broken boom while training on the harbour this week, and have asked for a replacement to be flown from Philadelphia.

The 49er duo of Dan Slater and Nathan Handley lost a mast on the same waters in a strong breeze.

The rest of the New Zealand yachting team will put their equipment to the test this weekend - the yachties will be the first guests to check in to New Zealand's houses in the Olympic village tomorrow.

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