So close is the racing out in the mid Atlantic that one blink and there’s a fair chance you’ll miss lead changeover
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Doldrums for Dalton
As the VOR fleet flounders in the Atlantic Ocean Grant Dalton describes what it’s ‘usually’ like
VOR crews struggle in light Atlantic winds
The unusual light Atlantic conditions are putting a strain on VOR crews
Geronimo for ODK
Veteran French endurance sailor Olivier de Kersauson has named his maxitri Geronimo
Laser 2000s at Loch Venachar
The seventh round of the Laser 2000 Crewsaver-sponsored Millennium series took place at Loch Venachar SC on 29-30 September
Team SEB sticks to easterly track
Having made some large gains, Team SEB is looking forward to getting back in touch with the rest of the fleet
Night Stalkers do their stuff
Team Assa Abloy (aka Night Stalkers) have one thing on their mind – to be top of the list. Rudi Rudiger reveals the reasons behind the nick name
LV Cup: New format
After Team New Zealand’s 5-0 whitewash of Prada in the America’s Cup finals, the Challenger of Record Management has revised the format of the Louis Vuitton Cup. The revision is…
Tyco still leads but for how long?
As the daylight fades, Team Tyco continues to maintain the upper hand in the light, tricky conditions
Tyco still leads in fading breeze
Overall speeds have continued to drop off to around 7-8 knots but Tyco still holds on to the lead
Hold your breath
Rudi Rudiger aboard Assa Abloy describes the tense situation at 0500 on 1 October, 90 miles west of the Canary Islands
Transat 6,50 Urgent Update: Italian Skipper Missing
Roberto Varinelli confirmed missing from his boat at 04:00 this morning
VOR – the week ahead – Monday 1 October, 2001
Should I stay, or should I go? As the fleet heads south towards the Azores high pressure zone it’s ‘make your mind up time’ about how far east to go…
Laser Radials at Felixstowe
Fifty-four Laser Radials brave wind and rain at Felixstowe for the penultimate of the Laser Radials National Ranking events
Toppers at Wilsonian
An entry of 32 boats from 14 clubs took part in the London and Kent Area Nationwide championships and the final race in the Travellers series at Wilsonian Sailing Club…
British sailor takes gold at Finn junior worlds
RYA Team GBR sailor Chris Brittle put in an excellent performance to win the gold medal in the Junior Finn World Championship and finish fourth overall
Tyco retains overnight lead
At 0400 this morning, Tyco, ASSA ABLOY and illbruck are still holding the top three positions as they head for high pressure towards the Canary Islands
Will food rations last for 34 days?
Unless weather conditions change soon, the first leg of the VOR could take an extra four days which means food will be on the ration
Tyco pulls away from fleet
Team Tyco has pulled out a 13-mile lead in the VOR
Pit stop for Team SEB
Gunnar Krantz, skipper of Team SEB, is relieved to be back on track after a forced pit stop to repair broken gear