A party with sailing and adventure heroes made this writer feel a little inadequate

Can the Brits step up to the mark in the battle of the brands?

New Juan Kouyoumdjian-designed Pindar dismasted off the Needles in Artemis Round the Island Challenge at Cowes Week 8/8/07

Michel Desjoyeaux wins Figaro race leg 2 early this morning 8/8/07

Dismasting means the sailor behind the new Pindar may never race her

What's in store for competitors and visitors on day 4 of Skandia Cowes Week 7/8/07

She's not racing but the 95ft, 1929-built Bermudan ketch is turning more than a few heads 7/8/07