Alinghi amends Protocol and appeals to BMW Oracle Racing. But is it enough to avoid the courts? Matthew Sheahan reports

The Challenge race is history, but take a look at what these yachts and crews went through

Possibly the most compelling sailing video ever. Absolutely terrifying!

Wild, wild weather

Autumn's here. Time for a taste of the world's worst weather - including a hurricane?

Alex Thomson's new Open 60 makes spectacular debut 20/9/09

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