On sale: 11 October 2007

Team Origin

After introducing the crew at last month’s Southampton Boatshow, Yachting World discuss Team Origin’s prospects going into the 33rd America’s Cup.

Rolex Maxi Cup, Sardinia

Big boats, towering egos and spectacular pictures, the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup in Porto Cervo, Sardinia, is larger than life, but as Matthew Sheahan and Peter Rusch discovered, the event could be shaping our racing for the future

Taking on the ocean

Planning for an Atlantic crossing is a huge task, but by working well in advance and careful checking you can make your voyage a pleasure, says David Pugh