Girls For Sail Managing Director, Annie O'Sullivan had a few words of advice for her gathering of 40 girls set to tackle Skandia Cowes Week in a fleet of four…
Yachting World
Contrary winds bring mixed fortunes
The weather did its level best to keep the race officials on their toes and competitors guessing for the second day of Skandia Cowes Week.
A match made in the Solent
Just 16 seconds split the Farr 52s Bear of Britain and Cheernikeeff II at Cowes today...and with good reason.
Light airs and inspired choices at Skandia Cowes Week
A day handicapped by initially light winds and countered by inspired race officer choices marked the commencement of the 2003 event.
Entries still flowing in for Cowes
Despite the gloomy drizzle this evening, yachts are pouring in to the Cowes marinas in preparation for Skandia Cowes Week tomorrow
Tracy Edwards announces new plans for Maiden II
With the prospect of a new sponsor, Miaden II is set for a Jules Verne attempt
Round Britain & Ireland re-scheduled plus new Global Challenge sponsor
The Challenge Business announce new dates for the Round Britain and Ireland Challenge and BP's sponsorship of a boat for the Global Challenge.
Swan American Regatta
Swan 45s head the fleet after the first day's racing at the Swan American Regatta in Narrangasett Bay
Italy takes control of Copa del Rey
Top results for IMS500 X Sport-Subaru and the IMS600 Italtel puts Italy ahead of game after the second day's racing at the Copa del Rey
Hunger and Jess tighten grip on 505 title
Wolfgang Hunger and Holger Jess of Germany secured two firsts yesterday to take a firm grip on the505 worlds
RS600s in Italy
Eleven RS600 sailors travelled to Lake Como for the second round of the Eurocup series
British sailor takes 6th in Transgascogne
Nick Bubb sailing Kenmore Property Group/John Merricks Sailing Trust has taken a creditable sixth overall in the Transgascogne
Copa del Rey
A total of 74 boats from 12 countries lined up for the start of the first IMS Copa del Rey race yesterday
McDonalds sign up for VOR
Neal and Lisa McDonald have announced their intention to lead a team in the 2005/06 Volvo Ocean Race
Optimist worlds
The third day of the world championship took place yesterday in 13-14kts
505 worlds
Day two of the 505 world championship at Malmo brought more exciting conditions and close racing
British boat wins race at TFV
Southampton Institute-Alpha Laval snatched their first win at the Tour de France à la Voile
Green to join Oracle BMW
New Zealander Russell Green joins BMW Racing as Sailing Manager for the 2007 America's Cup Challenge
British pair win 29er Euros
Tom Smedley and Stevie Wilson are the new 29er European champions
British win bronze at youth worlds
Alison Martin and Bethan Carden won a bronze medal for Great Britain in the 420 girls class on the final day of the ISAF Youth Sailing World Championship