Sponsorship deal comes in the nick of time for Alex Thomson, but he's got a major refit to do in just six weeks
Another day, another difficult weather call
The patience of a saint might get a fair test again today, let alone race officers and competitors, as everyone whistles for the wind.
Sailing with Passion
The doctor, the accountant and the teacher aboard Skandia Passion have been known to sleep in motorway service areas for their sport.
What’s on: Tuesday 10 August
A snapshot of today's racing and on-shore activities at Cowes
Damp Squib?
"Exceptionally talented" young helmswoman Sarah Everett storms her second victory in the 44-strong National Squib class
As the breeze dies the wind picks up
Mike Kopman crawls the clubs and bars of Cowes to bring you the latest gossip
One of the family
A superb day's racing on one of the family favourite one-designs, the Contessa 32
Cowes round-up – day 4
Baking sunshine and fair breezes make for a stunning day on the Solent
Rowers rescued from Atlantic
Four crew safe after rowing boat was destroyed in heavy seas
Day 2 at Cowes and still learning
The second day of Cowes racing showed us we're not quite AC material just yet.
Rain, rain, go away…
..come again another day - but send some wind to Skandia Cowes Week beforehand - please?
Everone welcome at the ball (even Cinders)
This year, the annual Cowes Crew Ball has been transformed into The Charlie Fish party, an informal ball for the local and sailing communities.
Russian around the cans
A 13-strong Russian team are making their debut at this year's Skandia Cowes Week. They hope to follow on from their recent success at Cork Week sailing Follow Me, an…
Finch spreads his wings with the Swallows
Robert Finch the Lord Mayor of London has taken time out of his busy schedule to sail his Swallow at Skandia Cowes Week
To swing is the thing
A look at the canting keel yachts at Cowes Week
Cowes Week Day 3
Thunder bolts and lightning but light winds make for a gentle day of racing on the Solent.
Over eager
A game of Snakes and Ladders for the X One-Design fleet, particularly for today's winning crew on Lass
Solitaire du Figaro
Yesterday afternoon Charles Caudrelier (Bostik Findley) had taken a narrow lead over Yann Eliès (Groupe Générali Assurances) in the Solitaire du Figaro
Putting the FAST in Fastrack
Our Fastrack student makes her Cowes Week racing debut in week eight of the course
Contender worlds
Andrea Bonezzi from Italy wins Contender world championship in Garda