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
New Vestas Sailrocket 2
The Sailrocket team are aiming for a speed sailing record with the launch of Vestas Sailrocket 2
Gunboat Video
YW’s incredible in-depth footage onboard this 66ft fast luxury cruiser, shot from the beautiful Bahamas
Sarah Ayton announces retirement from 2012 campaign
British Olympic Gold medalist Sarah Ayton will not compete in the London 2012 Games
Challenger No 7 for America’s Cup
Event organisers have confirmed receipt of another entry, the name of which is expected soon
Shoretalk: How to handle an Extreme 40, mend a daggerboard and see the Olympics
Ian Williams looks ahead to the Extreme 40s and we talk round-the-world racing repairs and record attempts as well as ticketing for the 2012 Games
London 2012 announces ticket sale dates
Olympic tickets go on sale between 15 March and 26 April 2011. Plus, see sailing schedule here...
Liverpool Boat Show cancelled
Severe market conditions force cancellation of inaugural Boat Show
Vendée Globe: first yachtsman signs up
Jean-Pierre Dick becomes the first to sign up for the 2012-2013 solo race, whilst leading the Barcelona World Race
Barcelona World Race: into the blue
Leaders Virbac-Paprec 3 are making good speed towards the Cook Straits
AC News: challenge from China?
Team China representatives get on board AC45 for test sail
Barcelona World Race: Groupe Bel handicapped
Groupe Bel duo reveal they have been sailing without two damaged sails