Ellen MacArthur's 75ft multihull B&Q is in standby mode for global record attempt

The ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers) which starts next Sunday (21 November) from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria promises a record entry.

VOR countdown

The Volvo Ocean Race starts in just 365 days time

Hot contender for Sydney Hobart

Adelaide yachtsman Geoff Boettcher has unveiled his latest Secret Mens Business - a hi-tech ocean racing yacht designed to win the Sydney Hobart

The ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers) which starts next Sunday (21 November) from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria promises a record entry

Vincent Riou extends his lead over Roland Jourdain but Mike Golding, now in third, should be watched carefully

The first leg of the Global Challenge finished yesterday with the arrival into Buenos Aires of Team Save the Children

Preview: January 2005

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Contents: December 2004

Mirabella V goes back to VT for repairs after grounding in the South of France...

Dull and windless weather greeted the early morning arrivals for the Firefly Autumn Trophy competition at the Welsh Harp last weekend

Ten visiting National 12s journeyed through mist and drizzle on a windless morning to race in the annual Guy Fawkes Trophy at Middle Nene SC, Thrapston on 7 November

Next week's Nippon Cup marks the halfway point of the '04-'05 Swedish Match Tour season

Jean-Pierre Dick sailing Virbac has overnight taken the lead from the initial race leader Vincent Riou on PRB

Could a decision to add new waypoints for the Vendee Globe spell the end of fleet races going into the Southern Ocean proper?

The 21 Vendee Globe yachts are currently (at 0800) leaving the harbour of Sable d'Olonne for the 1305 start