From the Editor How weather forecasting has changed since the Great Storm of 1987.
On the Wind Ferocious storms hit the Med - we report from Cannes and the Rolex Middle Sea Race; solo racers set out after Ellen MacArthur's record; top names join America's Cup and Volvo; mystery Russian found off Ireland.
Walrus 'It takes an aroused man to make a chicken affectionate' - The danger of translating slogans...
Letters Fastnet - who should take the risk? Keel failures - are racing boats compromising on safety?
Robin Knox-Johnston Lessons in swinging the lead.
Moment in The Times Edward Gorman looks back on Mike Golding's disastrous encounter with a shoal off New Zealand.
Gear Christmas special - upper class iPod and how to keep it dry; fluffy Crocs; mugs, calendars and silver towels.
Leading Edge How a gecko and a mussel can solve the problem of underwater adhesives.
In the December 2007 issue, out now...
