John Winning and team won the first heat of the 18ft Skiff JJ Giltinan Trophy in Sydney this morning

More Clipper finishers

The wind has finally picked up to a good Force 5 from the south and three more Clipper 60s have crossed the line…

Andy Rice and Nick Murphy won the Bloody Mary which took place at Queen Mary SC today

Alinghi crew families threatened

Auckland Police have been informed of threats being made against the families of some Alinghi New Zealand crew members.

Big gains for Van Den Heede

Jean Luc Van Den Heede is now 15 days ahead of Philippe Monnet’s non-stop round the world record

Emma on TV

Don't miss tomorrow's programme on BBC2 featuring Emma Richards

The Musto International Cruising Awards, run in association with Yachting World, was launched today at the London Boat Show

Ellen MacArthur and Team Kingfisher are currently out at sea preparing for the Jules Verne Challenge

Alfa Romeo wins Sydney Hobart

Neville Crichton’s ‘skiff on steroids’ takes 1st in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Race, but outside the record time

Bernard Stamm keeps stretching his lead in Around Alone, while others face a bumpy New Year's Eve - including Emma

VDH battles big winds

Icy blasts of more than 80 knots force Jean-Luc Van Den Heede to bide his time on his record attempt

Happy Christmas from Adrien

Jean Luc Van Den Heede is currently enjoying the Christmas festivities aboard Adrien on his singlehanded round the world record attempt

Two boats damaged

The dreams of two international entries, who were due to compete in the SAP Cape to Rio yacht race, are hanging in the balance after what can only be described…

Canadian skipper drops out, the fleet is in real Southern Ocean conditions, and Emma struggles between knockdowns

Syd Fischer wins Aussie awards

Syd Fischer, veteran Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race competitor sailing his Farr 50, Ragamuffin has won the British Trophy regatta and been presented with the prestigious Australian Ocean Racer of…