As piracy fears prompt skippers to ship yachts from Oman, rally organisers are to cease…
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Antarctic deaths: ‘enormous ramifications’
Loss of three yachtsmen on an expedition branded ‘a fiasco’ may have serious repercussions
Solo racers take fork in the road
A new multihull circuit is tempting top solo racers away from the Vendée Globe
Half plane, half boat
The new UK-built speed hunter Vestas Sailrocket 2 is an electrifying bit of kit
Third time lucky?
Thomas Coville's nailbiting third attempt to break the solo round the world record in 7
Pirates flee yacht’s armed guards
A Dutch yacht was abandoned by pirates after their paid armed escorts returned fire
80 years of the Round the Island Race
This year's anniversary is a fascinating insight into changing technology and social history
Murky millions in superyachts
Why a huge luxury yacht is a must-have accessory for any dictator's family
Risks of revolution
A Middle East in upheaval is making the traditional round the world route perilous
How dangerous is sailing round the world?
Why sailors need to keep a ear out for trouble and be ready to adapt…
Pirate murders spotlight spreading risks
A vast 1.4 million square miles of the Indian Ocean is now considered a 'no-go
Sailing’s top feelgood’ moments
What would be your top moments of contentment on board?
AC45 Getting Punchy
Their toughest conditions yet, the new AC45 takes part in a breezy Anniversary Day Regatta…
Transatlantic on a raft
Four retired adventurers have set off across the Atlantic on a raft - to some…
2,000 miles with 2 cracked ribs
Kito de Pavant adds another chapter of suffering to the masochistic annals of solo sailing
Desjoyeaux out of luck
Dismasting of 'le Professeur' illustrates the precarious nature of non-stop round the world racing
The Next Must-Have Toy?
Inspired by James Bond’s backpack, the Jetlev-Flyer looks set to be the next item in…
Cup Cat – Where Do I Sign?
Day 2 of sailing trials for the AC45 – 20kts breeze, 25kts boat speed
Ready for a round the world record
Britain's Brian Thompson is poised to join the world's fastest boat for a world record…
Mug shot
A simple but clever idea for ferrying those endless mugs of tea and coffee to…