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

Pendennis Cup 2012

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.

Read Galway

Ken Read’s Puma takes the final in-port race but Franck Cammas’ Groupama wins overall. Matthew Sheahan reports

Firebrand

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.

Skud 18

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…

Pendennis Cup

The second race of the Pendennis Cup saw Unfurled take first place and Adela second