With the start of the EDS Atlantic Challenge fifth leg less than 24 hours away, skipper Roland ‘Bilou’ Jourdain brings a hastily restored Sill into Boston

Rolex Fastnet Race update

Despite the blustery Force 5-6 southwesterly that was ploughing up the Solent, there were some very slick tactics on display at the start of the 2001 Rolex Fastnet Race at…

Cam Lewis reflects on his brief transat record attempt

Breezy start for Rolex Fastnet Race

As the leading quartet in the Rolex Fastnet streaked westwards towards the Needles and the English Channel yesterday (12 August), the Solent was already kicking up rough

Laser 4000s at Stokes Bay

Stokes Bay Sailing Club was the venue for the final round of the Crewsaver Laser 4000 UK Series on 11-12 August

Rolex Fastnet Race starts today

As Olympic gold medallist Shirley Robertson makes her ocean racing debut on Nicorette, a tough test is looming for the crews of the 235 yachts entered for the Rolex Fastnet

Josh Hall’s Gartmore hit the bricks during the prologue sail in Boston Harbour, before the start of the fifth leg of the EDS Atlantic Challenge

Rolex Fastnet Race forecast

The weather will certainly favour the bigger boats but for the smaller boats in the fleet, it’s not as bad as it could be

It was a start that epitomises offshore sailing, strong winds, reefed sails and submerged lee-rails... The first night out will be a test of endurance for boat and crews as…

Morrison and Murray win two in a row

Stevie Morrison gained his first win of the 2001 Fireball European and World Championship by taking the European crown in excellent form. The second week at Lake Bracciano in Italy…