The yachts were determined to use the strong winds to their full advantage on day three
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Sail for Gold: last chance for many top seeds
After today's racing the top ten will be decided for Saturday's medal races
Recreated Atlantic sets sail
Legendary yacht Atlantic - originally launched in 1903 - sets sail again
Elan 350 test
Elan 350, Yachting World
Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race
The Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race brings a fleet of 30 international yachts together for a non-stop, 1,802nm race around Britain and Ireland
Sail for Gold: end of the opening rounds
The Gold fleets will be separated out for the final days of the regatta - the leaderboard has got tighter almost everywhere
Schooner racing in 30 knots
The Pendennis Cup resumes in 30 knots of breeze, two disqualifications and the promise of some better weather - David Glenn was onboard Mariette
Sail for Gold: second day to France
The French nail it on day two of Skandia Sail for Gold with stand-out performances in three classes
Sail for Gold: Ainslie pleased with opening day
Ben Ainslie, who is back in the Finn, finished the first day in fourth place
Close start to the Pendennis Cup
Weather conditions may have been grey, but there was a colourful start to the Pendennis Cup which runs all week - Editor David Glenn was there
1851 Cup: round the island videos
See footage from onboard BMW Oracle Racing during the 1851 Cup - with YW's Editor David Glenn
A week in the life of a superyacht
YW talks to the final members of Adela's crew as they prepare for the start of the Pendennis Cup
Final Day at Cowes
A fresh end to a varied week
Onboard BMW Oracle
David Glenn gets an extraordinarily close-up view of the 1851 Cup onboard BMW Oracle
The 1851 Cup – Round the Island Race
The 1851 Cup – Round the Island Race
A week in the life of a superyacht: day four
Today YW talks to superyacht Adela's one and only engineer
Cowes Week: day five round up
Winds increased throughout the day, with gusts of over 25 knots, giving classes plenty of excitement on their downwind legs