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UK stop and search powers curbed?
The European Court ruled that police stop and searches are unlawful. Will the same apply…
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A sight to behold
Witness the 1915 vintage 138ft schooner Mariette at full pelt in the Solent
A classic day’s racing
On board the 160ft Herreshoff replica schooner Eleonora at the Westward Cup in the Solent
Round the Island scenes
Some stunning photography of the JP Morgan Round the Island Race by Thierry Martinez
Round Britain: charging south
A strong wind, a big and confused sea, but Pip's storming with the kite up
Car tyres for drogues
Leading skippers in the Shetland RB&I race prepare for a severe gale Force 9
RB&I: Coastguard to the rescue
Big winds are causing havoc among race yachts rafted in Lerwick and restarts are delayed
Shetland’s genius for boat design
The islands have long history of light, seaworthy boats designs for some of the world's…
Round Britain: leaders’ video
What's it like racing a flighty 32ft trimaran Round Britain? Here's a video taster
Round Britain leaders’ hairy moments
A little trimaran has edged past the monohulls of the Shetland RB&I but with some…
Postcard from 60°N
The sun is shining in Shetland and Lerwick is looking beautiful - as these photos…
Racing’s lost art of seamanship?
Are racing crews losing the knowledge of how to anchor? Here's a welcome antidote
Teen sailor Abby Sunderland found
Australian search and rescue finds US teenager safe but dismasted. Now for the questions...
Lord Rank sinking
As another sail training vessel goes down, is this a worrying trend?
Round Britain & Ireland new website
At last! The RWYC unveil a brand new, modern race website for the Shetland RB&I…
Round Britain & Ireland: out of date?
The Round Britain & Ireland Race attracts a barrage of criticism over its poor website
Clean oceans
Today is World Oceans Day and a good time to reflect on and appreciate the…
Video lovely
A stunningly shot piece of art video of US Star sailors in training