Find out what happened on the second day of racing at the Oyster Regatta Cowes 2012
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Boatspotters’ heaven
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
An Incredible Summer?!
See for yourself what’s behind it and find out what’s in store for the Games
Oyster Regatta Cowes 2012
The action from the first day of racing at the 29th Oyster Regatta, hosted by the Royal Yacht Squadron
Sailing onboard the 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 Olympics Ontario, Canada
Disappointing British results, intense security measures and unpredictable winds for the 1976 Olympic Games in Canada. Original YW archive scans tell the story
Watch the J-Class yachts race in Falmouth
VIDEOS: Watch these iconic yachts battle it out in Falmouth Bay, as Lionheart, Ranger, Velsheda and Rainbow go head to head in UK waters
Olympic profile: Charlotte Dobson and Alison Young
In the women’s single-hander two contenders are chasing one place. Will it be bubbly Charlotte Dobson or shy, serious Alison Young? Matthew Sheahan spoke to both
Pendennis saves the best until last
Mariette wins after a ghastly error by Unfurled and Firebrand stamps her authority on the Little Dennis Cup. David Glenn was on the race course.
Volvo Ocean Race: It’s Over
Ken Read’s Puma takes the final in-port race but Franck Cammas’ Groupama wins overall. Matthew Sheahan reports
Race results: Day three of the Pendennis Cup
Take a look at results from the third day of the Pendennis Cup in Falmouth
Firebrand mixes it up in the Little Dennis Cup
The crew of the timber-built, one-time Admiral’s Cupper appreciate a quiet day and have trouble with their navigation in the Little Dennis Cup, son of the Pendennis Cup.
Unfurled’s winning streak
A lack of breeze doesn’t stop us taking line honours for the 3rd race in a row
Olympic profile: Alexandra Rickham and Niki Birrell
A disparity in age, experience and physical ability is no barrier to Alexandra Rickham and Niki Birrell forming a successful partnership in the Paralympic SKUD 18 class. Matthew Sheahan finds…
Video: Oman sail’s MOD70 at 35 knots
Richard Langdon and Rachel Jaspersen capture some great footage of Oman Sail's MOD70 "Musandam" doing 35 knots whilst filming onboard.
Firebrand’s winning ways
Ed Dubois and Firebrand sail to victory in the Pendennis Cup. David Glenn was aboard…
Sun, sea and spinnakers
The second race of the Pendennis Cup saw Unfurled take first place and Adela second