Hard work for the 13 solo skippers in Around Alone as they face a long beat out of New York Harbor
Elaine Bunting
Dalton in the lead
The unfancied New Zealander sprints into the lead of the Around Alone fleet
Around Alone arrives in New York
Bianchetti and Hatfield win their respective classes in the prologue, and the public come to view the fleet
Dubois at the ready
Thierry Dubois is confident in his boat and preparations for Around Alone. Could this finally be his race?
Groupama’s rig tumbles
Another 60ft trimaran has lost her rig, making it the sixth this season alone. What's going on?
Fast start for Hexagon
Graham Dalton has a start to silence the critics on the opener to Around Alone - and watch out for Derek Hatfield, the Canadian Mountie in the Open 40
A step up for Emma
Emma Richards, a dark horse in the Around Alone fleet, talks frankly about the prospects in her biggest race to date
Countdown to the start
Around Alone skippers make their final preparations in Newport
All bar two
The Around Alone fleet have gathered - except for two competitors still at sea and facing time penalties
New Clipper yachts announced
Twelve new 68-footers to replace Clipper Ventures's round the world fleet, and a change to the route in 2005
Get sailing, Graham
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston answers back, explaining why the disgruntled Graham Dalton must put in some serious ocean miles to compete in Around Alone
Swedish AC patron dies
Jan Stenbeck, the millionaire patron of Sweden's America's Cup campaign, has died
Halfway to the start
With 3,000 miles sailed and another 2,000 to go, Emma Richards is starting to feel at one with her boat. She talks to us from mid-Atlantic
Dalton tries again
New Zealand solo sailor sets off to qualify again for Around Alone with a spare mast from Kingfisher
Europe finds Greek taxes illegal
Greece to be taken to European Court of Justice for its refusal to drop taxes on visiting yachts
Cowes send-off for Emma Richards
Why the start of Cowes Week marks a 4,000 mile leg for Emma Richards. She talks to us about preparing to race round the world
De Kersauson eyes Round Britain record
After 5,000 miles of sea trials, Olivier de Kersauson says his maxi tri is ready to show her potential
Whisky galore
Over 100 yachts are gathered in Skye for the annual Classic Malts Cruise
Emma Richards ready to go round
Britain's Emma Richards confirms her entry in the single-handed round the world race Around Alone
Maiden speeds again
Tracy Edwards cautioned for speeding - in her boat