Why the Mini Transat sounds a bit funny in English
Elaine Bunting
Record entry for ARC
The world's largest transocean event is about to get even bigger
Classic beauty
What would you give to be here for a taste of this kind of racing?
Scaled down
The very modern art of yacht modelmaking
Big winds in Weymouth
Great photos of gale force conditions for the Olympic hopefuls in Weymouth
True life ripping yarn
Dee Caffari's new boat is the ideal Christmas present for all your friends and relatives!
Heavy weather warriors
The Challenge race is history, but take a look at what these yachts and crews went through
Terrifying weather
Possibly the most compelling sailing video ever. Absolutely terrifying!
Buy a boat. Get more debt
UK marine mortgages reach an all-time high. Should we be worried?
Wild, wild weather
Autumn's here. Time for a taste of the world's worst weather - including a hurricane?
Storm force sailing
Extreme heavy weather footage from the guys who did it the hard way
Wailing about deckchairs
Fabulous Franglais from the Mini Transat
Foot fetishes
Sailors overcome by desire for perforated rubber
Alex’s big comeback
A return to the front for the West Country's next big solo sailor?
Get your nominations in
It's time to nominate your choice for the Yachtsman of the Year award
Going it alone
American sailor plans to complete his circumnavigation in a lightweight 40-footer
Route treatment for Mini Transat?
Is it goodbye to La Rochelle for the next edition?
Steve Fossett: adventurer extraordinaire
Fossett's unrivalled string of crewed sailing races should not overshadow his own incredible sailing skills
Dodgy type seen at boat show
Would you let this sun-addled geezer on your luxury bluewater cruiser?
Golding gets heroes award
Bravery award given to Mike Golding for his rescue of Alex Thomson from the Southern Ocean