Around Alone – last boat finishes

With an electric moon casting long shadows over the gentle wavelets outside Charleston Harbor, Australian sailor Neil Hunter drove his 40-foot Paladin II across the finish line early this morning…

Sydney Hobart inquiry report

The official inquiry into the 1998 Telestra Sydney Hobary Race is due to be published today, 1st June

July Preview

More and more bluewater cruising yachtsmen are using e-mail as their primary means of communication, Rationing the ZZZZZs with long distance solo sailing.

A new column from the inimitable Bob Fisher on famous disasters in yachting history, plus a report on the Clipper round the world race’s toughest leg yet.

Transpac 99 news

40th Biennial Transpacific Yacht Race Los Angeles-Honolulu 2,225 nautical miles Starting Dates Cruising Class: June 29 Monohulls: July 2 Multihulls: July 6 New Elapsed Time Trophy a Creation of Inspiration…

Champagne Mumm announces Admirals Cup challengers

EIGHT TEAMS CHALLENGE Two More In The Wings United States To Mount Strong Defence Britain’s Royal Ocean Racing Club today announced that eight teams have lodged challenges for the 1999…

Doing the doldrums shuffle

Garside regains his advantage over Mouligne, extending his lead, but hold on tight - here comes Yazykov!