Shifty, drizzly conditions don't deter the photographers - check out the action from day 1 on our gallery.
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Rio revels in tricky Solent conditions
Charles Dunstone's TP52 wins Queen's Cup on opening day of Cowes Week
Cowes Week Round up Day 1
A spell of rain failed to dampen competitors' spirits on the opening day of this year's Cowes Week
Extreme Cats move to The Greeen
Cowes Week starts tomorrow, Saturday 1st August, and the Extreme 40s had three practice races today, now sensibly cited off The Green
Mike Perham on last leg
17-year-old solo sailor Mike hopes to be back in Britain in 29 days
Groupama 3 sets off
Maxi Trimaran departs New York aiming to cross the Atlantic in under 4 days 3 hours and 57 minutes
Groupama 3 switches to code green
Maxi trimaran Groupama 3 will set off to break own transatlantic record in next 24 hours
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Jeremie Beyou wins Figaro prologue
The Prologue of the Solitaire du Figaro race is dominated by the French
Jonny Malbon counts down to Figaro
On Thursday solo sailor Jonny starts the Solitaire du Figaro, his toughest test since the Vendée Globe
Hugo Boss to take part in Fastnet
Alex Thomson makes his return to ocean racing since retiring from the Vendee Globe in November
Audi Medcup: New Zealand win in Cagliari
Emirates Team New Zealand take their second successive win in the TP52 Series
Round Britain and Ireland on a Mini 6.5
25 year-old Ben Rogerson completes non-stop sail around Britain and Ireland aboard Mini 6.5
European Yacht of the Year 2010 nominations
The shortlist for the European Yacht of the Year 2009/10 has been finalized, with 25 boats nominated to be tested in five categories
Cowes Radio back again
On and off the water commentary and news back for its 24th year
No racing at the Classic Yacht Club Regatta
Winds in excess of 35 knots postpone racing in the Solent
Sam Davies puts Roxy up for sale
Briton Sam Davies hopes to race in the next Vendee Globe aboard a boat capable of winning
Audi Medcup: Argentina faces up to NZ
Matador posts a first and second to challenge Kiwi dominance in TP52 Series
Alinghi yacht club not in contempt of court
Alinghi skipper Brad Butterworth makes a statement following yesterday's New York court hearing
Audi Medcup: Region of Sardinia Trophy Day 1
Emirates Team New Zealand win all three races on first day of TP52 Series