paul peggs helps launch the boat

Read the latest entry from British yachtswoman Pip Hare as she prepares for the Mini Transat Race - in 171 days time

Ben Ainslie, Finn Class Palma April 2011

Despite light conditions which brought mixed results for most, Ben Ainslie (Finn) and Dorian van Rijsselberge (RS:X) were able to sail to a perfect day claiming wins in all the…

Central Lechera

The Barcelona World Race rules's ambiguities about stops and outside assistance require serious revision

Peyron and JP Dick

Jean-Pierre Dick and Loïck Peyron won the Barcelona World Race with speed to spare

MOD70 Race for Water, maiden voyage

See the latest images from the Race for Water team as its brand new MOD70 takes its first test sail in France

Plymouth

Will America's Cup World Series deal show Plymouth Council to what's already on their patch?

Plymouth, aerial view

AC followers looked slightly uncomfortable when they travelled to Plymouth to attend a hurriedly organised press conference revealing venues for the America’s Cup World Series. David Glenn muses on a…

BWR2011_Virbac Paprec 3

Jean-Pierre Dick and Loick Peyron are due to finish the Barcelona round-the-world race today