Groupama 3, February 2010

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

BMW Oracle Racing, Training in Valencia

Among the last remaining issues, wind limits were a hot topic. With five days to go, Matthew Sheahan reports

Somali pirates

Hijacking brought Somali pirates a bounty of US$60 million last year. How can the problem be tackled?

Engine start button

Why cruising sailors are highly unlikely to spend $149,000 on a wind-seeking device

World Match Racing Series, Portugal 2009

The incentive to compete this year has got bigger with the largest amount of prize money being offered in any yacht racing series