Extreme heavy weather footage from the guys who did it the hard way

Sailors overcome by desire for perforated rubber

A return to the front for the West Country's next big solo sailor?

A fleet of 20 National 12s turned out for the late season open meeting at Up River YC on the River Crouch 19/9/07

The 89-strong Mini Transat fleet left La Rochelle today for the start of the 1,100 first leg 18/9/07

Statement and podcast interview from double Olympic gold medallist Shirley Robertson on today's Olympic nominations by the RYA 18/9/07

American sailor plans to complete his circumnavigation in a lightweight 40-footer

Ecover launch new environmently-friendly boat cleaning product at Southampton Boat Show 18/9/07

Hull & Humber extends Clipper Race lead, Jamaica successfully evacuates injured crew member 18/9/07

A total of 10 Clipper yachts crossed the Round the World Yacht Race startline in Liverpool yesterday 17/9/07