Why a huge luxury yacht is a must-have accessory for any dictator's family
Risks of revolution
A Middle East in upheaval is making the traditional round the world route perilous
Mini Diary: It’s official!
The official list of entries to the 2011 mini transat is out and YES I am on it - one of only two current British entries
How dangerous is sailing round the world?
Why sailors need to keep a ear out for trouble and be ready to adapt their plans
Caribbean 600 – Job Done on Aegir
Two and half days and 600 miles, Matthew Sheahan reports after finishing the race
Caribbean 600: pause for third
With the big showdown between Maxis over, it was a full ten hours before the third yacht crossed the finish line of the RORC Caribbean 600
Rolex Farr 40 Worlds: day one
It's tight at the top following a days racing in building breeze and big swells
Pirate murders spotlight spreading risks
A vast 1.4 million square miles of the Indian Ocean is now considered a 'no-go area'
Rambler 100 breaks record
The Maxi yacht Ramble 100 has finised the RORC Caribbean 600 and broken its monohull record
Barcelona World Race: race for first
MAPFRE are now only 25 miles behind Virbac Paprec 3
Caribbean 600: thrills on day two
The 600 mile race is living up to its billing as a high-speed race
Hijacked Americans shot dead by pirates
According to US defence officials four Americans hijacked by Somali pirates off the coast of Oman have been killed by their captors
Caribbean 600: update
Rambler is setting the pace after a screaming start - see video footage of race start
America’s Cup: 2011-12 World Series dates released
The series begins this July, with the first winner to be crowned in May next year
Caribbean 600: close-up on Gunboat
With the race about to start, Yachting World takes a closer look at the Gunboat 66 'Phaedo' as it makes its final preparations
AC News: AC45 capsizes
The AC45 flipped in 20 knot winds today, while being trialled by Artemis Racing
Final countdown to Caribbean 600
The RORC’s new 600 mile classic starts on Monday, Matthew Sheahan reports from Antigua
Mini Diary: where does it all go?
Read the latest diary entry from Pip Hare as she campaigns to compete in this year's Mini-Transat
Barcelona World Race: to stop or not to stop?
With more teams potentially considering a Kiwi stopover the rankings could see more reshuffles
Barcelona World Race: gaining places
All are gaining on race leaders Virbac-Paprec 3 who are still docked in Wellington, whilst Neutrogena overtakes Mirabaud to claim sixth place