Which of the popular chart plotting apps would you choose and why? Elaine Bunting and I discuss our findings during our test
Matthew Sheahan
Kiwi Jump Start
Billed as their secret weapon, here's how the Kiwis get fired up on foils
VO65 – First Look
A sneak peak of hull No.1 just hours after arriving in Southampton
Francois Gabart Wins Vendee Globe
And Armel Le Cleac’h finishes second, just 3 hours and 17 mins behind after 28,000 miles
Hooked on Key West
Shellfish dinners could cost more in Key West over the next few weeks
Key Notes
A quiet start to Quantum Key West but plenty of close racing
New Grand Prix Generation?
Why Quantum Key West might hold the key for 40ft grand prix racing
How to Win Key West
Essential race course and weather tips from Terry Hutchinson for Key West Race Week
Sailrocket 2 – How Does it Work?
65 knots today, 80 knots in the future? How and why the fastest boat in the world works
Pedal Power
A new, man powered bow thruster is launched
Clipper 70 – First Impressions
And a further timely reminder that amateur offshore racing is putting the pressure on professional events
Record Fastnet – Why?
How the iconic offshore race smashes its own record eight months before the start
Take a Bow
Couldn’t help laughing at this one…..
Vendee Globe Disqualification
Bernard Stamm’s Cheminées Poujoulat is disqualified for receiving outside assistance in Vendee Globe race
Sydney Hobart Silverware Sorted
A second clean Sweep for Wild Oats XI as the full results list takes shape
Ben Ainslie Knighted
Plus two MBEs in the Olympic and Paralympic sailing squad
Artemis Re-Shuffle
Terry Hutchinson leaves, Iain Percy steps up to sailing director and Outteridge takes the helm
Sailrocket obliterates world record….again
Matthew Sheahan talks to Paul Larsen shortly after he exceeds 65 knots, shattering his own world record
“This is Really Smoking” – P Larsen
The latest edited video from the outstanding Sailrocket team is a must watch
Spoilsports
I bet you’re disappointed that tower trapezing has been banned?!