No, not AC33 but a duel round the world as maxi multihull Banque Populaire tees up
Shoretalk: America’s Cup SPECIAL
With just days to go to the 33rd AC we talk to Alinghi boss Ernesto Bertarell, Alain Gautier and race officer Harold Bennett give their views on the big match
Tested to the limit
I'm amazed at the lengths Helly Hansen go to test their clothing - and themselves - to extremes
This week in Tweets
Did you miss any of these breaking news stories I put up on Twitter this week? Here they are
Back to Basics
Coutts takes the wheel of the beast
America’s Cup Pressure Building
Four days out and the atmosphere is rising as fast as the infrastructure. Matthew Sheahan reports from Valencia
Groupama 3 on course
With a lead of nearly half a day over the reference time, Franck Cammas is aiming for a suitable point to rapidly traverse the Doldrums
America’s Cup Jury Rules
Among the last remaining issues, wind limits were a hot topic. With five days to go, Matthew Sheahan reports
Wally Yacht Tiketitan catches fire
The iconic 88ft Wally has been ravaged by fire whilst on the hard in Palma, Mallorca
Volvo Ocean Race: Telefonica makes early start
Telefonica Blue is back in the water already making preparations for the 2011-12 Race
Groupama 3 makes good headway
Franck Cammas and crew make up deficit of day one with average speeds of 30 knots
America’s Cup: out of this world
Get ready, a fantastic spectacle worthy of science fiction is coming up
When Wind Decides the America’s Cup
Will the weather play the greater part in the 33rd America’s Cup? Matthew Sheahan considers
RYA move into brand new £4million facility
A multi purpose training facility for the Royal Yachting Association at Osprey Quay has been handed over
Somalia’s piracy industry
Hijacking brought Somali pirates a bounty of US$60 million last year. How can the problem be tackled?
Countdown to the America’s Cup
In one week the 33 AC gets under way. Matthew Sheahan starts his daily reports
Groupama 3 starts third attempt for Jules Verne Trophy
After being forced to abandon the Jules Verne Trophy record attempt last year, the crew of Groupama 3 set off once more
Teenage ’round the world’ sailor heads for shore
16-year-old Abby Sunderland is heading into Mexico for repairs, a week after departing the US
US Tall Ship sails for Haiti
Volunteers set sail with badly needed supplies following a major fundraising drive
America’s Cup to be decided in Court?
Sail now, argue later. No decision or hearing on the construction issue will take place before the Match reports Matthew Sheahan