Yachting World

Preview: February 2005

One hundred editorial pages packed with lively and informative articles...

Contents: January 2005

YA calls foul over accident reporting law; Gipsy Moth IV emerges for another circumnavigation...

Vendee Globe skipper Conrad Humphreys has succeeded in replacing his broken rudder, and Riou extends his Vendee Globe lead

ARC Alchemy update

ARC competitors Will and Jill Bridges with more tales from the Atlantic aboard the Moody 42 Alchemy

Humphreys prepares to replace rudder

Vendee Globe skipper Conrad Humphreys has successfully removed his starboard rudder and hopes to be back on the racecourse in 60 hours

Ellen MacArthur has set a new solo time to the Equator of 8 days, 18 hours, 20 minutes aboard her 75ft trimaran B&Q

Brian Thompson has been chosen to take command of the the record-breaking yacht Qatar 2006 in a quest to win the Oryx Quest 2005

The Hunter 707 team sailing Charlie Fish have won their class at the Tyco Healthcare Hamble Winter Series

King’s Cup

Competitors enjoyed fresh conditions at opening day of the King's Cup Regatta in Phuket today

The effects of the Roaring Forties have started to take their toll on the Vendee Globe fleet. Three boats are currently limping towards South Africa