FAST 40 gathers Pace

Mastering the art of sailing in light airs gives rewards. Jonty Sherwill asks Steve Benjamin how to keep going when the wind dies away The forecast was spot on, the breeze has slackened as pressure rises, but now with the remains of an open sea swell and the tide soon to turn against you, making…

Will the latest generation of talented young British solo racers be able to emulate cycling and finally crack French dominance in the solo one-design discipline Le Figaro? LA SOLITAIRE DU FIGARO fleet 2013 Over the last five years, there has been a concerted push by the British to break the French stronghold of solo sailing…

Into the Roaring Forties As the Volvo fleet head further across the Southern Ocean, we take a look at the latest blogs straight off the yachts. It doesn’t sound pretty… Leg 5 onboard Dongfeng Race Team. Volvo Ocean Race- Leg 5- New Zealand to Brazil It’s that famous stretch of the Volvo Ocean Race, Leg…

Superyacht racing is getting more and more competitive, as St Barths Bucket proves St Barths Bucket superyacht regatta. Aboard 125ft Perini Navi P2 at St Barths Bucket We’re not trying to win the party, Jonathan Kline says with a smile. Kline is the captain of the 38m Perini Navi sloop P2 and this is his…

Arriving at the marina and contemplating your exit can present a daunting view, but cats are easier to handle under power than you may think. Multihull expert Nigel Irens explains how to get off the dock with the minimum of fuss The attraction of sailing a boat that offers the vast living space only found…

You wait 20 days for a Volvo 65 to turn up and three arrive in eight minutes. Leading the Volvo Ocean Race night time charge from Sanya in China to to the finish line off Auckland’s Viaduct Basin breakwater, Xabi Fernandez’ Mapfre maintained their pole position, followed closely by Ian Walker’s Abu Dhabi Racing (4min…