The winner of this year's Finn UK Travellers' series is Alan Burrell

Makathea strides ahead

Barnaby Edwards reports on day two of the ARC aboard Makathea - a 30-year-old, 41ft Dufour Sortilege

ARC underway

Light winds and sunshine marked the start for the 190 yachts taking part in the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers.

Report 1 from Barnaby Edwards sailing a 30-year-old, 41ft Dufour Sortilege

The Vendee Globe fleet has split into three distinct groups, which could mark the turning point in the race

A total of 21 707s competed in the cold grey drizzle for the sixth Sunday of the Tyco Healthcare Winter Series yesterday

Shirley Robertson and Ben Ainslie receive Volvos in recognition of their outstanding Olympic performance

Although Jean Le Cam has increased his Vendee Globe lead Vincent Riou and Alex Thomson are pushing hard

Shifty winds and an unfamiliar boat make for an interesting day of practice

Michael Coxon has taken the lead in the NSW 18ft Skiff Championship after scoring an easy victory in the second heat of the series on Sydney Harbour yesterday

Hunter 707 crews experienced their first bite of winter this weekend as they cautiously boarded their ice-decked boats for the two more races in the Hamble Winter Series