After the strangest of departure days, the Vendée Globe fleet set off this afternoon at…
Races
Vendée Globe 2020 preview: Next generation foilers will sail on the limit
The world of single-handed offshore racing is a uniquely rarefied one. It’s an oft-quoted statistic…
Inside a legendary Whitbread: Extract from Maiden by Tracy Edwards and Tim Madge
Tracy raises the funds, finds the boat of the same name and skippers the first…
The inside story of the nail-bitingly close 2019 Sydney-Hobart race
Had any of the crew of the nine yachts that finished the inaugural Sydney Hobart…
Kraken Cup: The most extreme sailing race you’ve never heard of
“This is probably the most extreme and uncomfortable sailing I’ve ever done,” says Simon Walker.…
Round the Island Race tactics and strategy playbook by Solent expert Peter Bruce
The actual Round the Island Race course is quite straightforward, but negotiate it well and…
The Round the Island Race – the history of Britain’s favourite race
When Major Cyril Windeler suggested to the Island Sailing Club that it should run a…
Groupama Wins Volvo Ocean Race
Second place on the final offshore leg has secured the overall win for Franck Cammas’…
Four Medals for GBR in Hyeres
Percy & Simpson take gold and all three GBR Paralympic teams end up on the…
Swimwear glamour
The Girls for Sail crew strike some saucy poses for a good cause
ARC 2009: Recession? What recession?
The ARC fleet is full again and is a fascinating example of how to diversify…