Meteorologist Chris Tibbs offers some pointers on downwind sailing...
IMOCA 60s fit for the job?
The storms of the Transat Jacques Vabre race show these accident-prone boats may just be stronger
Forget the Fastnet – sail the 600
Despite its attraction to cruising and racing yachtsmen for many years, the Caribbean has never had an official offshore race. Now the RORC Caribbean 600 is providing a warmer alternative…
Sponsors for Superyacht Cup Antigua
Organisers of the re-scheduled superyacht regatta in Antigua have 15 hopefuls for the January event
Safran leads at half way
Marc Guillemot and Charles Caudrelier top the Transat Jacques Vabre IMOCA Open 60 standings
Groupama damaged and heading for Cape Town
Franck Cammas and the crew of Groupama 3 have been forced to abandon their round the world record attempt
Semi finalists confirmed at Louis Vuitton Trophy
Synergy secures spot in top four with a thrilling win over Azzurra
Hugo Boss forced to retire
Hugo Boss has retired from the Transat Jacques Vabre after a collision yesterday
Whistlestop Caribbean tour
Music festivals, regattas, cricket and carnivals - there's so much to do in a Caribbean season.
ARC positions
For updates on the latest positions and leads in the ARC 2009
Pace notes
Chris Tibbs outlines the tactical challenges on a run across the Atlantic to St Lucia.
A look at the ARC
Every year over 200 yachts travel 2700 miles from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to St.Lucia in the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers.
Louis Vuitton Trophy: looking towards Semis
Emirates Team New Zealand scores two wins to wrap up round robins
Transat Jacques Vabre: Hugo Boss damaged
While in fourth position Hugo Boss hit an unknown object and is now taking on water
UK Border Agency ID checks
The Home Office respond to our request to know why Border Agency patrols have been asking for ID and papers, but exactly what powers are they exercising?
On Board with Team Origin
Ever wondered what it’s like in the thick of the action? Take a ride with the Brits at the Louis Vuitton Trophy in Nice
Hugo Boss takes a pounding
A video report from Alex Thomson from a Force 9 gale in the TJV race
First Oyster 100
Oyster's move into the superyacht league is marked by the completion of the first 100ft hull
TJV: BT activates distress signal
Rescue operation is underway after Sébastien Josse and Jean-François Cuzon activate distress beacon