Preview: March 2002

Top French photo- journalist Christian Février presents a superb portfolio of photographs...

 . Leader The world is a smaller place without Sir Peter Blake- the Editor introduces our 11-page special tribute  Sir Peter Blake Whitbread supremo, Jules Verne speedster, environmental campaigner, America’s…

Laser SB3 debut at Earls Court

The Laser Centre’s latest addition, the SB3 sports keelboat designed by Tony Castro is making her debut at the show

New RYA National Sailing Scheme for 2002

Following a long period of consultation and discussion, the new National Sailing Scheme is now available. From January 2002, Recognised Teaching Establishments will offer the new scheme that replaces the…

Laser SB3 debut at Earls Court

The Laser Centre’s latest addition, the SB3 sports keelboat designed by Tony Castro is making her debut at the show

Gino Morelli and Pete Melvin, American designers of Steve Fossett's multihulled leviathan PlayStation, have been awarded a design trophy in recognition of the boat's outstanding performance

Visit Kos’ stand at the London Boat Show to see one of then world’s largest marine photography books

Race winner wrecked – by train

The 60ft racing trimaran Earth Voyager, thrice winner of line honours and elapsed time record holder in the Chicago-Mackinac race, has been destroyed by a runaway train carrying flammable chemicals

Ainslie quits OneWorld

British sailing Gold Medalist Ben Ainslie leaves America’s Cup syndicate OneWorld to pursue dreams of a further Olympic Gold

Maxi makes its mark at Earls Court

Maxi Yachts’ performance cruiser the Maxi 1050 is making its debut at the show. But how will it perform at the forthcoming Warsash Spring Series?

B&G are delighted to announce Nautor's Swan have specified a comprehensive B&G Hercules 2000 system for their latest Swan 45 design

At a Press Conference held at the Royal Ocean Racing Club in London, on 9 January 2002, the Commodore Peter Rutter was delighted to announce an exciting new format for…

Americans lead Skiff internationals

General Electric-US Challenge helmed by Howard Hamlin, leads the JJ Giltinan 18 foot Skiff International Championship in Sydney

Tyco loses protest

The VOR yacht which failed to comply with the sailing instructions during the Sydney-Hobart part of the third leg, has been fined £500

Oracle snaps mast

One of the two Oracle US America’s Cup boats snapped its mast while out training in light airs off the North Head of Auckland yesterday

IRM grand prix proposal

The IRM has put forward a proposal to run a separate ‘prestige’ class for all grand prix racing boat under the IRM rule at this year’s Cork Week