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From storms to sunshine
Global Challenge crews are settling into life on board after a couple of bumpy days
Temperatures rising
Freeing winds are about to mark a change in the tactics and preoccupations of the Global Challenge fleet
Live America’s Cup audio
Listen in to the action live from Valencia
Acting the Part
America's Cup experts but newcomers to the new format, Luna Rossa stole the show today in the opening race of Act 2
New Dawn for America’s Cup
With one Act in the bag, Act 2 is about to start in the new home of the America's Cup as Valencia plays host for the first time
Ready for the off
Global Challenge crews, friends and relatives prepare themselves for this morning's big send-off
Revved up for the start
The goodbyes are over and now it's time to concentrate on the start. Skipper Loz Marriott talks to us
They’re off!
An exciting and clean start for the 12 yachts as they beat out of the Solent
Words of wisdom
Sir Chay has given the Global Challenge crew some timely advice
Countdown for Challenge crews
Global Challenge crews prepare for the big one tomorrow
Italian’s job
Amedeo Sorrentino's interesting crew training gets thumbs up
Sibling rivalry aboard Challenge yachts
The Paterson brother and sister team are ready for battle on the high seas
Gold medallist supports Challenge crew
Olympic gold medallist Sarah Webb shows her support for BP Global Challenge crew
Gale force start?
A bumpy but exciting start is in the offing for the Global Challenge
A close shave for Pindar’s skip
Global Challenge skipper Loz Marriott experiences the big shave
Full support
The behind-the-scenes work that keeps the Challenge fleet racing
29ers and 49ers at Queen Mary
Queen Mary SC hosted a 29er and 49er open meeting over the weekend of the 25-26 September
59er nationals
The 2004 59er national championship was held along side the 9er open at Queen Mary Sailing Club last weekend
Wellington stop for VOR
New Zealand's capital city, Wellington, will host a pit stop for the Volvo Ocean Race in 2006