Although Vendee Globe skipper Jean Le Cam has extended his lead to 154 miles Le Cam and Golding are increasing pressure

Ellen MacArthur is now 1 day, 6 hours and 21 minutes ahead of Francis Joyon's global speed record

Wilsonian's Open Winter Series attracted an excellent entry of 55 boats including 9 visitors, with over 30 boats frequently coming to the start

Vendee Globe competitors live on the edge of fear in Southern Ocean life

The forecast gale hit the Global Challenge fleet slightly earlier than expected - currently beating into 30-40kts of wind