Ericsson 4 take a strong lead but the next five places are all to play for
Coville fails to beat Joyon’s time to equator
Thomas Coville is seven hours behind Joyon's time as he enters the Southern Hemisphere
Vendée Globe: Desjoyeaux on the march
Michel Desjoyeaux is clocking fastest time, while leaders prepare for high pressure system
Bacan from the Atlantic
The crew are struggling to keep their speed above four knots
Day four greetings from Challenger1
The sunscreen is certainly out
Northern Child in middle of nowhere
It may be slow but it's extremely beautiful sailing
Doors open at Earls Court
The Sail Power and Watersports Show opens today
Vendee Globe: Delta Dore in Brazil
Jeremie Beyou arrived in Brazil early this morning to see whether his damaged rig is repairable
Magrathea: in search of wind
After enjoying a breezy start Yacht Magrathea motor in search of more wind
Northern Child: Wind? What wind?
148 miles sailed in the last 24 hours, although not all towards St Lucia
Volvo Ocean Race: highs and lows
Read the latest blogs from the Volvo Ocean fleet
Chairman announced for Olympic venue
Former Olympian Edward Leask is new Chairman of Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy
Round the world sailor out of storm
Thomas Coville is back in typical weather patterns and making headway
On board Namaste: 24 hours to go
The crew of Namaste enjoy their last day on shore
Northern Child: first log
The crew of 12 aboard the Swan 51 includes first timers and ARC veterans
Challenger 1 slips its lines
The crew of Challenger 1 bids Las Palmas farewell at the race start
Northern Child: first 24 hours
Light winds soon after the start
Volvo Ocean Race: Ericsson dominate
The lead changes but Ericsson still first and second
Vendée Globe: Golding pursues top five
Highest placed British yachtsman Mike Golding climbs to sixth position
ARC 2008: off to a gentle start
Perfect conditions for the start of the transatlantic rally but this year the fleet needs to get south