Critics of the Fastnet's 211 retirements have missed a key point, argues Elaine Bunting
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Transat 2008 to start from Plymouth
The city wins the bid for the race start continuing the tradition started in 1960
No go for Olympic event in Qingdao
Light winds thrown Qingdao Olympic Test Event into further disarray 17/8/07
Adrian Flanagan not alone on the ice
Flanagan's vertical circumnavigation takes him through ice drifts and the local wildlife 17/8/07
16 boats still to finish Fastnet
Still 16 boats to finish Rolex Fastnet and six still left to round the rock
Fastnet sailor loses Dubarry boot
Disabled Fastnet sailor airs concerns over missing Dubarry boot 16/8/07
Miranda Merron approaches the Fastnet finish
Miranda Merron, sailing 40 Degrees (Class 40) reports from the closing stages of Rolex Fastnet
Irish crew claim overall Fastnet win
Ger O'Rourke and the crew of Cookson 50 Chieftain are overall winners. Elaine Bunting reports
Estrella Damm on Barcelona World Race qualifier
Guillermo Altadill and Jonathan McKee left Cowes, UK for Barcelona today for Barcelona World Race…
Winner of Fastnet describes his race
Ger O'Rourke overcame gales and seasickness to win Fastnet Race overall. He talks to Elaine…
Late breakfast in Plymouth for team Spirit of Weymouth
Joy and Pain aboard Spirit of Weymouth. Peter Zimonjic reports 16/8/07
Riou and Josse win Fastnet Open 60s
Vincent Riou and Seb Josse win the Open 60 class in the Rolex Fastnet 16/8/07
V Project completes Fastnet
Former VOR 60 Djuice Dragon completed the Fastnet this morning 16/8/07
Olympic Test Event in Qingdao
Only two fleets compete on windless first day 15/8/07
Spirit of Weymouth rounds the Fastnet
The Fastnet Rock lighthouse at last. Peter Zimonjic reports from Spirit of Weymouth 15/8/07
ICAP Leopard breaks Fastnet record
Mike Slade's new 100 footer shatters the eight year old record
Fastnet – only 71 boats still racing
Nearly 200 yachts of the 271 that started on Monday have retired
RAF take cover in Weymouth
RAF team aboard J/109 Red Arrow quit while ahead during stormy night in Rolex Fastnet…
Open 60s round the Fastnet Rock
PRB rounds the Fastnet just over an hour after the maxis. Elaine Bunting reports
Fastnet Race: competitors run for cover
Dozens of the Rolex Fastnet Race fleet have retired overnight as the first gale hit.…