l'Hydroptère's training sessions record speeds of almost 53 knots
Yachting World
Ericsson 4 Looks Ahead
Media crew member Guy Salter considers the lessons from the in port racing during the build up to the start of the Volvo Ocean Race
Youngest rivals?
Two teenagers aiming to sail alone round the world - but different records
Chased by dolphins
Vendée Globe solo sailor gets spectacular send-off
New speed record – 50 knots broken
Frenchman Alexandre Caizergues has become the fastest sailor on earth with a 50.57 knot run
2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race Announced
Dates and schedule are announced for the next VOR. Matthew Sheahan reports
Puma Skipper Relieved
In the first of our new series of Volvo blogs, Puma skipper Ken Read draws breath after the in port race
Spanish lead Opening Day of Volvo Ocean Race
Telefonica Blue wins both in port races to take the overall lead. Matthew Sheahan reports
Blown away in St Tropez
The mistral has kept the fleet bottled up in port for two days - it was a good call by the committee
Volvo Ocean Race: practice race
Volvo teams take part in a practice in-port race in Alicante ahead of Saturday's start
Cruising at 17 knots, and then…
On lay day in St Tropez we take the Shipman 80 out in a Mistral and get more than we bargained for
Mistral arrives at Voiles de Saint-Tropez
Winds finally fill in to give the 300 competitors a full days classic racing
Williams still on top
Briton Ian Williams sees his World Match Racing Tour lead fall to just 4 points
Ericsson Team Measurement Crisis
International jury rules that keel on one of its boats is illegal and hands out a serious penalty. Matthew Sheahan reports from Alicante
David Thomson Joins Team Mowgli
British yachtsman David Thomson to compete in Portimao Global Ocean Race as co-skipper
Emirates Team NZ announce TP52 campaign
Emirates Team New Zealand announce their involvement in the TP52 circuit next year
Classic racing in Saint Tropez
See images from one of the greatest classic sailing gatherings of the year
Nano moment off St Tropez
Wally's little Nano, all in pink, has been turning heads in St Tropez. YW went for a quick blast..
Senso bows out
A collision brought Senso's St Tropez regatta to a premature end when she lost part of her bow
J/Class line up for the Superyacht Cup
The four J's, Ranger, Velsheda, Shamrock V and Hanuman to race each other in Palma