Dirk de Ridder describes what its like to sail the AC45 and Mark Covell describes a project to build a sports boat from donated items. Plus Ben Ainslie and much…
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America’s Cup: AC45 First Impressions
Reporting for Yachting World from Auckland NZ, Rebecca Hayter tracks the first AC45 and her crew as they sail for the first time
Pip Hare’s Mini Diary: preparations ahead of Mini Transat
Read yachtswoman Pip Hare's diary as she begins her campaign to qualify for the Mini Transat 650 in September this year
BWR: Mapfre goes into hiding
It's close enough at the front right now to be less about strategic planning and more about new boats v old boats
Barcelona World Race: slow sailing
Distances between boats are shrinking due to a combination of factors - not least boat speed
Luna Rossa prepare for Extreme Sailing
Team Luna Rossa have started to prepare for the 2011 Extreme Sailing Series
Opportunities at Antigua Sailing Week
If you are thinking of taking part in the most famous Caribbean regatta, there are plenty of charter opportunities - we list a few of them here
BWR: recovering miles as leaders slow
With the leaders in the Doldrums, the chasing pack has clawed back some miles
Plans to maintain Gipsy Moth IV unveiled
Proposals to keep Sir Francis Chichester’s famous yacht as a working museum took a major step forward at the London Boat Show
Geoff Holt is YJA Pantaenius’ Yachtsman of the Year
British quadriplegic yachtsman Geoff Holt MBE has won the coveted title for 2010
Barcelona World Race: broken masts and collisions
Foncia has suffered damage to its bow, whilst Président has lost its mast and is heading to Cape Verde
BWR: Alex Thomson delays Hugo Boss return
Alex Thomson has postponed joining Hugo Boss in the Barcelona World Race due to concerns about his baby son’s health
BWR: speeds still high
Such is the pace of Virbac-Paprec 3, they should be at the Equator by Wednesday
Clipper Round the World Race: brand new fleet
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston announces a brand new fleet of 70ft yachts for the 2013-14 edition
London Boat Show’s new look
There's brand new attractions at this year's Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show - opening tomorrow
BWR: all in the Atlantic
All 14 Open 60's have escaped the clutches of the Mediterranean, with Hugo Boss the last to hit the Atlantic
Barcelona World Race: Virbac Paprec duo extend lead
The race leaders have profited from a quick exit from the Gibraltar Straits as the rest of the fleet suffer very light winds
Velux 5 Oceans: heading for storm
Skippers are preparing for a classic Southern Ocean battering as a huge storm speeds towards them
Barcelona World Race: first to Gibraltar
Racing the new Virbac-Paprec 3 with Loïck Peyron, defending champion Jean-Pierre Dick was just over 30 miles from the point which marks the transition from the Med to the Atlantic
Barcelona World Race: update
Desjoyeaux and Gabart retain the lead after choosing course close to Spanish coast