GBR Underdogs take early lead
Commodore’s Cup Starts Today
With the J series complete, the next major regatta in the Solent gets under way. Here’s what’s in store
Spectator armada watches J-Class Hundred Guinea Cup Race
Thousands flood to the Solent to catch a sight of the Js racing around the Isle of Wight – with Lionheart first home
J-Class Velsheda wins the Queen’s Cup
Under sunlit spinnaker the only British and original J-Class competing in this prestigious Solent event makes for a fitting winner to the regatta
Olympic profile: Megan Pascoe and Helena Lucas
Very different in stature, age and attitude, Helena Lucas and Megan Pascoe are both competing for the Paralympic single-handed class. Matthew Sheahan meets them both
Olympic profile: Luke Patience and Stuart Bithell
"Failures are where the good stuff happens," says helmsman Luke Patience. He and Stuart Bithell have learnt the hard way that an Olympic campaign is a tough challenge. Matthew Sheahan…
Solent tricks for J Class giants
Currents, wind shifts, major draught constraints and oblivious cruisers make J Class Solent racing special
Videos: J Class Falmouth Regatta
Watch the crew racing on board Rainbow and see Lionheart going to weather with these exclusive videos
Sizzling Solent sailing for the four Js
The second day of J-Class racing delivered another spectacle, with Velsheda snatching victory by seconds
Feisty conditions greet the four J-Class yachts
25 knots and ‘proper’ Solent conditions for the first race of the Solent J-Class regatta, as YW sail aboard Velsheda
First AC72 Revealed
The Kiwi’s cat is out of the bag as Team New Zealand reveal their new 72ft wing masted Cup boat for the first time
Js light up the Solent
Following their final practice in stellar conditions today, four J-Class yachts Velsheda, Ranger, Lionheart and Rainbow prepare to race for four days in the Solent.
French victorious in St.Malo
Crew of Beelzebuth 3 win Cowes to St.Malo race
1984 Olympics Long Beach, USA
The hosts won a medal in every class, the bar was raised and the battle of the classes began. Original YW archive features tell the story
Oyster Regatta Cowes: Day three
The third day of racing sees the Oysters race westwards-about back to Cowes from Haslar
Oyster Regatta Cowes: Day two
Find out what happened on the second day of racing at the Oyster Regatta Cowes 2012
Boatspotters’ heaven
If you want to see probably the most eclectic range of classic yachts of the last century alongside all in one place, come to Cowes in July
An Incredible Summer?!
See for yourself what’s behind it and find out what’s in store for the Games