High Expectations at the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series as Team Origin squared up to BMW Oracle. Matthew Sheahan reports from Auckland
Volvo Ocean: Telefonica Black to miss leg five
Black boat not to return until in-port racing in Brazil
America’s Cup Voyeurism
Drop in on one of the most important court cases in Cup history
Vendée Globe: All eyes on second
Armel Le Cléac'h will be keeping an eye on Marc Guillemot even after the finish gun has sounded
European Yacht of the Year 2009 winners
The winners are announced in the March issue of Yachting World - here's a taster....
A touch of flare
Solo sailors use red flares for 'the money shot' but there's a problem with that...
Drugs ‘endemic’ among yacht crews
Calls are being made for mandatory drug tests for yacht crews in Antigua
Top Pacific Cup Teams Drop the Ball
Previously undefeated, both Team Origin and Team New Zealand lose in dramatic races. Matthew Sheahan reports from Auckland
Vendée Globe: Roxy and Safran battle for third
Despite the spread of the fleet and distance between boats there's still a fight for third place
Teenage solo circumnavigators meet
Rivals for the youngest round the world record meet up in Cape Town
Teenage circumnavigation bids take different risks
Teenagers Mike Perham and Zac Sunderland are attempting to sail round the world, but is Mike sensible setting has his sights on the Southern Ocean?
Volvo Ocean: Ericsson skipper steps down
Magnus Olsson will remain skipper of Ericsson 3 for Leg 5 as injured Anders Lewander steps down
Vendée Globe: Le Cléac’h in second
Armel Le Cléac'h quietly assumes second place as Roland Jourdain is forced to retire
Keel problems defeat Bilou
A sorry end to the 2nd placed solo skipper's valiant race
Appreciating the beauty of nature
Brian Thompson is that bit special, being absolutely at home on the sea
4-4 The Perfect Score for Team Origin
British team has made its mark in the LV Pacific Series, but there were big surprises in store. Matthew Sheahan reports from Auckland
No time for male grooming
Michel Desjoyeaux doesn't care what anyone thinks of the unshaven look
Vendée Globe: Mich Desj’s win from last to 1st
Michel Desjoyeaux claims a historic second victory in the Vendée Globe. Elaine Bunting reports from Les Sables d'Olonne
Vendeé: the record of retirements
The record of finishers suggests this Vendée Globe is about average, not worse
Vendée: The ingredients of Desjoyeaux’s success
Elaine Bunting looks at how Michel Desjoyeaux won the Vendée Globe so comprehensively