The choking emotion of leaving loved ones sums up the privations and real risks these…
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IMOCA 60s: A French Revolution?
The solo class has signed over all their commercial rights to a company set up…
Britain’s Sam Davies wins hearts
The only woman racing in the Vendée Globe, Samantha Davies is hugely popular in France.…
Who’ll win the Vendée Globe?
I take a look at the field for the solo round the world race and…
Steve Jobs’s iYacht
A high-tech superyacht is launched posthumously for the co-founder of Apple
Old-style ship’s chandlers
They sell everything from anchors to thimbles and IMHO are one of the few joys…
How much does safety at sea cost?
OK, that's a trick question, but did you know an offshore safety inventory can cost…
Marine art on show
Objects of beauty for marine artists are interesting muddy creeks, harbour scenes and old yachts
Sailing to the Fastnet Rock lighthouse
The Fastnet Rock has a notorious history and reputation - despite being only 4 miles…
Tall ship sets sail round the world
Lord Nelson is off on a groundbreaking two-year voyage teaming up able-bodied and disabled crew
More America’s Cup Breakdowns
Artemis has structural problems during testing - Matthew Sheahan reports on a tough week for…
A sailing work of art
This brand new yacht is one man's singular vision and exquisitely built in traditional style
Spithill Does the Double
Oracle Spithill win both the match racing and the fleet racing on the final day…
40-year quest for speed
It's the 40th annual Weymouth Speed Week. I look back at inventions whacky and brilliant
Ainslie Leads ACWS Fleet Racing
The first day of ACWS fleet racing in San Francisco sees Ben Ainslie Racing take…
Arrest warrant issued for French sailor
Marc Guillemot faces arrest for failing to turn up in UK court to face navigation…
One-design tris: recipe for success?
The one-design MOD70s were dreamt up to revive offshore multihull racing. How are they faring?…
How the next America’s Cup will look
Oracle gets back on her foils as the team shows what the Cup in 2013…
Solo 24hr record is 666 miles
French legend Francis Joyon's breakneck 24-hour distance has officially been recognised
Vendée Globe obsession
Addicted skippers of the forthcoming Vendée Globe are scourgingly honest about this brutal race