Firefly returns – diary day 13

The three bearded ancient mariners are being pursued around the Atlantic by a High Pressure system and starting to count the calories

Rowers adrift in Indian Ocean

Two British rowers are currently struggling for survival in the Indian Ocean after their 23ft rowing boat capsized

A total of 23 competitors turned out for the second OK qualifier for the 2004 World Championships at Tees & Hartlepool YC last weekend.

Nick Bubb took time out of his Mini Transat campaign to take yachting-world.com for a spin

A total of 27 RS600s turned out at Lee-On-Solent SC on 24-25 May for the 4th Fat Face racing circuit event of the yea

The third round of the 2003 Fat Face Racing Circuit saw 39 RS800s take part

Douglas Horner was the overall winner of last Saturday's Topper open meeting

Head start for the Fastnet

Transas Nautic has produced a software package to benefit competitors in this year's Fastnet race

Firefly returns – diary day 9

Full breakfast, freshly baked bread for lunch and roast chicken, spuds and three veg for supper - life is tough on the good ship Firefly

Fossett aborts record attempt

Steve Fossett and crew sailing aboard the 125ft catamaran PlayStation aborted their attempt at the 24 Hour Speed Record earlier today

A total of 70 Dart 18s travelled to Netley S C on the Solent for the 2003 Dart 18 Nationals held over the Bank Holiday weekend