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Sam Thom

@samthomnz

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🎥 for @americascup
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🇳🇿 vs 🇬🇧

After years of relentless preparation by all teams both on & off the water, the 37th America’s Cup final begins tomorrow!

Fortunate to have spent 75 days on the Hauraki Gulf, closely following Emirates Team New Zealand in their build up as they attempt to defend & win the Auld Mug for the third straight time.

Now, the stage is set for an intense showdown against INEOS Britannia - it’s certainly going to be an epic battle.

Here are a few iPhone memories from my time doing recon alongside @cmashlan by @samthomnz

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Amokura from above 😍

#sailgp #backtheblackfoils #aucklandsgp taken in Auckland, New Zealand by @samthomnz

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Back in my @americascup office yesterday following @emiratesteamnz around the Hauraki Gulf. It almost looks like summer in the photos, but the wind chill was anything but!

Alongside @loganbsutherland doing a superb job driving our chase boat while I capture the action! by @samthomnz

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2 months ago

Party wave at Newcastle beach.

🎥 Shot on @djiglobal Mini 5 Pro by @samthomnz

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2 months ago

Ísland / Iceland 🇮🇸

Music by Icelandic artist Jón Þór Birgisson. by @samthomnz

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3 months ago

Downwind in cyclone Vaianu

Raw 5 min vid on the YouTube link in bio

Such a real an intense ocean. With wind nearly blowing me off my board and waves I couldn’t see over. It was a day to remember

@samthomnz 🎥 by @samthomnz

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Two weeks in & finding my feet again (at 40 knots!)

Great to be part of the Recon Unit for @emiratesteamnz in the lead up to the Louis Vuitton 38th @americascup in Naples 🇮🇹 by @samthomnz

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Some solid thrills & spills from @foil_fest 2025 🏄🏼‍♂️

Extended highlights now on YouTube
(Link in bio)

🎵 - @concavesband by @samthomnz

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The @nswfoilclub hosted Foil Fest 2025 at the stunning Point Plomer over the weekend.

Incredible to see some of Australia’s top foilers go head-to-head across a range of individual and team events.

Congratulations to @duke_cactuson for taking the overall win in the Surf Foil Division! 🏆🔥

Check out a few highlights from the water — extended footage will be posted on YouTube. by @samthomnz

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The Merewether locals enjoying some decent swell after a few days of wild weather 🌊 taken in Merewether Ocean Baths by @samthomnz

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Tranquil mornings on the Waitematā Harbour 🌅💦

#loyaltothefoil #foiling #foilsurfing #surffoil #hydrofoil #foil #foilsurf #hydrofoiling #foiltheworld #foilingmagazine #surffoiling #supfoil #foilfeed #foilhub #nz #americascup #wingfoildaily #wingsurf #wingsurferjournal #wingding #wingdings #wingsurfschool #wingsurfing taken in Auckland, New Zealand by @samthomnz

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It’s go-time at the @mothworlds in Manly, New Zealand! Derek Scott and the North Sails team have been in full-on #MothFroth mode, tweaking sails, making upgrades, and getting everyone race-ready.

As teams prepare to push the limits in this fast-evolving class, stay tuned for what promises to be an incredible week of racing.

#NorthSails #MothWorlds #InnovationInSailing

🎥 @samthomnz taken in Manly Sailing Club by @samthomnz

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