Yachting World

Andy and Alex Paterson have won the Cherub national at Stone SC

Jim Champ takes a look at the fast Cherub designs at this year's nationals

Hayling Island Sailing Club was buzzing with activity last weekend, 28-29 June, as the venue for the RYA South Zone Championships

Filip Balcaen's Swan 56, Aqua Equino took line honours yesterday, won Class A and continues to retain the top spot at the Swan Europeans

Transpac start

The start of the 42nd Transpacific Yacht Race to Hawaii yesterday produced very little wind leaving competitors struggling to cross the line

The first leg of the Yachting World west country cruise started from Torquay. Sue Pelling joined the boat at Salcombe for a fun-packed cruise to Plymouth

Swedish Match final

The Swedish Match Cup, the final event on Swedish Match Tour 2002/2003, kicked off its 10th anniversary yesterday in Stamford, Connecticut

Firefly returns – leg 2 day 6

A better day for the intrepid Captains as the wind drops, the sea flattens, the sun comes out and a fine ocean greyhound is reduced to a chinese laundry

Simone Bianchetti, 35 year old skipper of 'Tiscali', who finished third in this 2002/2003 Around Alone, died on a boat on Saturday.

The third qualification regatta for the OK world championship took place over the weekend at Felixstowe Ferry SC

British sailors have won five medals in four Olympic classes, including one gold and two silver at Kiel Week, Germany

Zaraffa first home

Skip Sheldon's Zaraffa has won the 'first ship home' title at North Atlantic Challenge

Alinghi, will face off against Challenger of Record Oracle BMW Racing this September in the Moet Cup in San Francisco