The 214-strong ARC fleet has set off across the Atlantic with a great forecast of early tradewinds
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Athos will be stand-out superyacht of 2010
The 203ft schooner Athos may have been delayed in her build at Holland Jachtbouw near Amsterdam but she will be worth waiting for
Kidnap sailors ransom must be secret deal
With no personal wealth or possibility of an insurance payout, the UK government will need to do a deal to get captive sailors released
Swimwear glamour
The Girls for Sail crew strike some saucy poses for a good cause
America’s Cup, One Step Closer
Latest court ruling clarifies measurement rules
ARC 2009: Recession? What recession?
The ARC fleet is full again and is a fascinating example of how to diversify to beat the downturn
Yachtsman of the Year finalists
YJA Pantaenius Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year finalists have been chosen
BMW Oracle Racing: more tests in San Diego
The team's been testing the BOR90 this week, adding two front sails to the hard wingsail configuration - See pictures
Transat Jacques Vabre: Top trio done enough?
The leading three IMOCAs - Safran, Groupe Bel and Mike Golding Yacht Racing - have a substantial cushion, but the weather forecast is none too stable
Transat Jacques Vabre: turning tropical
IMOCA 60 leaders plough on towards Costa Rica in a spell of lighter winds and warmer temperatures
Semi final pairings set in Nice
Team Origin to face Italians in the Louis Vuitton Trophy Semis
How to sail the ARC: Chris Tibbs on how to cross the Atlantic downwind
Meteorologist Chris Tibbs offers some pointers on downwind sailing...
IMOCA 60s fit for the job?
The storms of the Transat Jacques Vabre race show these accident-prone boats may just be stronger
Forget the Fastnet – sail the 600
Despite its attraction to cruising and racing yachtsmen for many years, the Caribbean has never had an official offshore race. Now the RORC Caribbean 600 is providing a warmer alternative…
Sponsors for Superyacht Cup Antigua
Organisers of the re-scheduled superyacht regatta in Antigua have 15 hopefuls for the January event
Safran leads at half way
Marc Guillemot and Charles Caudrelier top the Transat Jacques Vabre IMOCA Open 60 standings
Groupama damaged and heading for Cape Town
Franck Cammas and the crew of Groupama 3 have been forced to abandon their round the world record attempt
Semi finalists confirmed at Louis Vuitton Trophy
Synergy secures spot in top four with a thrilling win over Azzurra
Hugo Boss forced to retire
Hugo Boss has retired from the Transat Jacques Vabre after a collision yesterday