25 knots and ‘proper’ Solent conditions for the first race of the Solent J-Class regatta, as YW sail aboard Velsheda
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First AC72 Revealed
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
Js light up the Solent
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.
French victorious in St.Malo
Crew of Beelzebuth 3 win Cowes to St.Malo race
1984 Olympics Long Beach, USA
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
Oyster Regatta Cowes: Day three
The third day of racing sees the Oysters race westwards-about back to Cowes from Haslar
Oyster Regatta Cowes: Day two
Find out what happened on the second day of racing at the Oyster Regatta Cowes 2012
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.