The Jester Challenge, a quirky solo event for small boat sailors, is to have a…
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America’s Cup – same spying tactics!
I got my first look at an AC72 today, the second Kiwi foiling cat -…
Solo voyager halfway home
An update from Jeanne Socrates, the solo circumnavigator I call 'the modern day Moitessier'
Accidental gybe then laid flat. How do you get out of that? Bernard Stamm explains
This video of solo sailor Bernard Stamm shows him in a pickle, and getting out…
What’s the boat? *Mystery solved
I asked if a reader could identify this strange boat. Yes, someone could. And what…
Vendée organisers debate solo designs
Race organisers debate a report commissioned on how Vendée Globe designs should evolve
Testing iPad charts
We've been out testing iPad charting software. Here's a first impression of the choices
Joyon sets blistering record
Francis Joyon has set an incredible new record, sailing 3,800 miles solo averaging 18.6 knots
Top award for David Cowper
Britain's foremost maritime explorer is awarded the prestigious Blue Water Medal
Caption suggestion?
A memorable photo from the Moth Worlds. But what to caption it?
Mike Golding quits Vendée Globe quest
After 16 years and 3 finishes, Golding admits: “It’s tough. There’s a limit to how…
Vendée Globe: day of the big beasts
An emotional day as Le Cam, Golding and the Big Game take possibly a last…
Editor Glenn claims a first off Cape Horn
One of the highlights of team YW’s trip to Tierra del Fuego was rounding Cape…
The right yacht for Cape Horn?
I find high latitudes sailors tooled up with a great selection of 'shoot-to-kill' heavy duty…
Force 10 at Cape Horn
Team Yachting World sail round Cape Horn in stormy weather
Think Big, Choose Small!
With the likes of the XP33, Pogo 30 and Seascape 27 all just launching, this…
Taking Skip Novak to extremes
The great Antarctic expedition guru gets ready to take us into a gale at Cape…
Hooked on Key West
Shellfish dinners could cost more in Key West over the next few weeks
Vendée Globe: problems with keels
How come designers and engineers can't ensure keels stay intact during a round the world…
Key Notes
A quiet start to Quantum Key West but plenty of close racing