Read yachtswoman Pip Hare's diary as she begins her campaign to qualify for the Mini Transat 650 in September this year
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BWR: Mapfre goes into hiding
It's close enough at the front right now to be less about strategic planning and more about new boats v old boats
America’s Cup AC45 Launched
The eagerly awaited America’s Cup class 45 footer has been launched and has taken her first sail
AC45 Sneak preview
Pictures of the prototype America’s Cup class 45 footer and it’s wing as she’s prepared for launch
Golding up for grabs
Britain's best solo sailor and Boat Show poster boy puts out the word out that he needs a sponsor
New floating marina set for Scotland
Glasgow is set to become home to the world’s first floating village with state-of-the-art 230 berth marina
Barcelona World Race: slow sailing
Distances between boats are shrinking due to a combination of factors - not least boat speed
Cornish success story
The turnaround of a Cornish boatbuilder is the work of Heathrow's chief of IT
America’s Cup AC45 arrives in Auckland for launch
The prototype AC45 has arrived in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour. See images courtesy of Gilles Martin-Raget
Luna Rossa prepare for Extreme Sailing
Team Luna Rossa have started to prepare for the 2011 Extreme Sailing Series
Opportunities at Antigua Sailing Week
If you are thinking of taking part in the most famous Caribbean regatta, there are plenty of charter opportunities - we list a few of them here
BWR: recovering miles as leaders slow
With the leaders in the Doldrums, the chasing pack has clawed back some miles
Lunch with sailing legends
Geoff Holt joins a gathering of some of sailing's greatest heroes. The tales they can all tell...!
Plans to maintain Gipsy Moth IV unveiled
Proposals to keep Sir Francis Chichester’s famous yacht as a working museum took a major step forward at the London Boat Show
Geoff Holt is YJA Pantaenius’ Yachtsman of the Year
British quadriplegic yachtsman Geoff Holt MBE has won the coveted title for 2010
Barcelona World Race: broken masts and collisions
Foncia has suffered damage to its bow, whilst Président has lost its mast and is heading to Cape Verde
BWR: Alex Thomson delays Hugo Boss return
Alex Thomson has postponed joining Hugo Boss in the Barcelona World Race due to concerns about his baby son’s health
BWR: speeds still high
Such is the pace of Virbac-Paprec 3, they should be at the Equator by Wednesday
Shoretalk: London Boat Show Special
Still wondering whether to go? Guy Swindells, Matt Sheahan and Toby Hodges make a good case for visiting a show that has re-invented itself
BWR: lead swaps again
Now into the fast tradewinds, there is little between the leaders of the Barcelona World Race