Ainslie protests his innocence

Olympic gold medallist Ben Ainslie was yesterday stating his case after a 360-degree penalty that he felt was unfair, ensured he missed out on a good result on the opening…

Jersey maintains her lead… just

Two distinct plans of action are evident as the Times Clipper fleet remains split, some preferring the northern route over the Grand Banks, while others remain hopeful for better winds…

Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup – Day three

Today at Porto Cervo, Sardinia, the third race of the Rolex Cup was a short, sharp, 20-mile affair that tested both the fitness and the boat handling skills of the…

Wind plays games at Melges Europeans in Garda

After another two-hour delay waiting for wind, the race committee were finally able to get the day’s proceedings underway at the Melges 24 European championship yesterday (5 September, 2001)

Nautor Challenge syndicate arrives in England

The Nautor Challenge syndicate yachts competing in the Volvo Ocean Race have arrived in Portsmouth, England, for final preparations before the start on September 23

Maxi yacht Rolex Cup

A fast and furious 25-mile dash through the rocky islands just off Porto Cervo saw the 25 contestants in the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup at full stretch

National 12s at Aldeburgh

A total of 15 National 12s contested the Ganymede Trophy at Aldeburgh YC on 1-2 September

Flying 15s at Bala

Nick and Clare Taylor from Llangorse SC were the overall winners of the Flying 15 open meeting on September 1-2, 2001

Peter Gilmour wins Knickerbocker Cup

Long Island Sound was crowded with spectator boats yesterday as Peter Gilmour won the 20th International Knickerbocker Cup, hosted by the Knickerbocker YC in Port Washington, New York

Anglo-French rivalry revived

The One Ton Cup, the oldest and most prestigious French yachting trophy, returns to Britain this week for the first time in nearly 100 years to be contested between some…

Larks at West Kirby

Dougall and Nigel Scott, fresh from their recent championship win, dominated this weekend's Lark open meeting at West Kirby

National 12 Scottish champs

A total of 13 boats took part in the National 12 Scottish Championship at Kippford Yacht Club on the Solway Firth on 1-2 September, 2001. Two races were sailed back…

Sailing on Sky TV

Sky TV's sailing programme schedule starts this Thursday with coverage from Skandia Life Cowes Week

Times Clipper hots up

As the Times Clipper fleet get underway on the last leg of the race, competition is fierce... just 9 miles separates the top five