Nick Bubb took out a student loan to buy a Mini Transat yacht. He's now in the process of qualifying for the race which starts in September

The top two US competitors are already at each other's throats in the 43rd Olympic Classes Regatta at Alamitos Bay Yacht Club this weekend

Geronimo flounders

Olivier de Kersauson and his 10-man crew are still stuggling in the light airs to reach Ushant

The 43rd Olympic Classes Regatta hosted by Alamitos Bay Yacht Club starts on Friday

Brilliant sunshine and a light breeze greeted the 15 sailors that arrived for the first RS Fat Face racing circuit event of the year last weekend

At total of 17 RS700 made the journey to Chew Valley Lake SC for the first event of the season

The first event of the National 12 Midland Area Series took place on 15 March at Olton Mere SC

Den Heede heads for the bergs

Jean-Luc Van den Heede and his crewman Jean Marie are making good progress on their route back to France via Cape Horn

Tynemouth SC's Blaydon Races were sailed on 16 March

The National 12 Owners Association launched its 2003 Gill Series at the recently held Sailboat and Windsurf Show

As the round the world record deadline passes, Olivier de Kersauson and his disconsolate crew are becalmed a few hundred miles from the finish

A skilful race on the longest leg of Around Alone, rewarded by a new sponsorship deal