Jean Le Cam (Bonduelle) out in front of the Vendee Globe fleet is now consistently making over 380 mile days

Airlift possible for sick crew

As gale force headwinds hamper Global Challenge yacht, a helicopter evacuation of ill crewman is being discussed

Olivier de Kersauson's trimaran Geronimo departed for Qatar for the start of Oryx Quest yesterday afternoon

Ellen weathers another storm

Having survived another storm overnight Ellen MacArthur is still 1 day, 19 hours, 9 minutes ahead of Francis Joyon's global record breaking time

Aera, the Ker 55 owned by London-based yachtsman Nick Lykiardopulo and skippered by Jez Fanstone is currently in line for overall IRC handicap honours

Vendee Globe sailor Jean Le Cam (Bonduelle) is managing to hold off Vincent Riou (PRB) and Mike Golding (Ecover)

Wilsonian's Open Winter Series attracted an excellent entry of 55 boats including 9 visitors, with over 30 boats frequently coming to the start

Although Vendee Globe skipper Jean Le Cam has extended his lead to 154 miles Le Cam and Golding are increasing pressure

Ellen MacArthur is now 1 day, 6 hours and 21 minutes ahead of Francis Joyon's global speed record