The big unspoken mystery of the 5 Oceans is one skipper's erratic course and progress

Italian America's Cup challenger, Luna Rossa, launched its new yacht in Valencia yesterday 19/1/07

Set-back for Tony Bullimore while awaiting start of solo record attempt 19/1/07

Well, they got it right this time

Ellen MacArthur's and Mark Turner's new round the world race is looking stronger and stronger

Why are leading cruising clubs giving their top awards to racing sailors? Stick to the programme, chaps

Barcelona World Race latest

Damian Foxall joins Jean-Pierre Dick as co skipper of Paprec Virbac for Barcelona World Race 18/1/07

Sir Robin 900 miles behind

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston re-starts Velux 5-Oceans Race but trails leader by over 900 miles as he heads south 18/1/07

Seb Josse, on behalf of his entire AMRO Two crew, accepts Rod Stephens Trophy for Seamanship 18/1/07

ITA 99 leaves Lymington

Mascalzone Latino-Capitalia Team's second new boat for the America's Cup is currently en route to Valencia from Green Marine 18/1/07

Mee and team on pace

Dom Mee and his British Ocean Rowing Team set record pace on Atlantic crossing 18/1/07