Luke Patience Stuart Bithell

"Failures are where the good stuff happens," says helmsman Luke Patience. He and Stuart Bithell have learnt the hard way that an Olympic campaign is a tough challenge. Matthew Sheahan…

TNZ AC72 Wing step

The Kiwi’s cat is out of the bag as Team New Zealand reveal their new 72ft wing masted Cup boat for the first time

J-Class in action, Velsheda

Following their final practice in stellar conditions today, four J-Class yachts Velsheda, Ranger, Lionheart and Rainbow prepare to race for four days in the Solent.

1984-Olympic YW pics

The hosts won a medal in every class, the bar was raised and the battle of the classes began. Original YW archive features tell the story

British Classic Yacht Club

If you want to see probably the most eclectic range of classic yachts of the last century alongside all in one place, come to Cowes in July

Jet Stream

See for yourself what’s behind it and find out what’s in store for the Games

Oyster Regatta Cowes

The action from the first day of racing at the 29th Oyster Regatta, hosted by the Royal Yacht Squadron

Maxi cat Swift

Yachting World footage from onboard this record-breaking 110ft catamaran – born as Orange, she became Kingfisher, Innovation Explorer and Gitana 13, before being converted to the cruising cat Swift.

1976- Olympic YW pics

Disappointing British results, intense security measures and unpredictable winds for the 1976 Olympic Games in Canada. Original YW archive scans tell the story