Temperatures rising

Freeing winds are about to mark a change in the tactics and preoccupations of the Global Challenge fleet

America's Cup experts but newcomers to the new format, Luna Rossa stole the show today in the opening race of Act 2

With one Act in the bag, Act 2 is about to start in the new home of the America's Cup as Valencia plays host for the first time

Global Challenge crews, friends and relatives prepare themselves for this morning's big send-off

The goodbyes are over and now it's time to concentrate on the start. Skipper Loz Marriott talks to us

An exciting and clean start for the 12 yachts as they beat out of the Solent

Sir Chay has given the Global Challenge crew some timely advice

Amedeo Sorrentino's interesting crew training gets thumbs up

Gale force start?

A bumpy but exciting start is in the offing for the Global Challenge

The behind-the-scenes work that keeps the Challenge fleet racing

The 2004 59er national championship was held along side the 9er open at Queen Mary Sailing Club last weekend

Wellington stop for VOR

New Zealand's capital city, Wellington, will host a pit stop for the Volvo Ocean Race in 2006