New Zealand solo sailor sets off to qualify again for Around Alone with a spare mast from Kingfisher

The Laser 5000 national championship took place in Weymouth in three days of glorious weather

Andrew Preece Yachting World's Racing Editor, who's on board the maxi cat Orange filming for APP, last night spoke about the conditions they expected to encounter as they headed for…

Orange 100 miles ahead

After a stormy night with winds in excess of 40 knots, Team Orange is well ahead of schedule on its Round Britain and Ireland record-breaking attempt

Andrew Preece, from APP, is onboard Orange, Bruno Peyron's maxi cat as she attempts to break the Round Britain and Ireland speed record

After yesterday's inshore races, France Red has taken an overall lead in the Rolex Commodores' Cup

Orange update

Lack of wind this morning is causing concern for Bruno Peyron and team aboard the maxi cat Orange, as they attempt to break the round Britain and Ireland speed record

Calm before the storm for Orange

Having spent the last 12 hours in barely any breeze, Team Orange is now preparing for big winds as she heads up the west coast

The second day of Laser 4000 naitonal championship took place yesterday in a light, shifty breeze

Hannah Mills has become the first girl ever to win the Optimist Nationals

After three races, Thomas Müller, sailing GER 983 has taken an overall lead

Close competition on the open meeting circuit this year promised an exciting 2002 SigneT/Fleetwind National championship at Rutland Sailing Club from 4-9 August

Craig Burlton has won the RS Vareo national championship with four straight race wins

Adrien breaks Channel record

Jean-Luc Van Den Heede's Open 80, Adrien, left Cowes yesterday morning bound for Dinard (France) to set a record monohull time for the Channel Record Trophy

Bruno Peyron and team have spent the first 24 hours of their Round Britain and Ireland record-breaking attempt, aboard the maxicat Orange, averaging 14-15 knots

Digby Fox and Tim Swinburn, who are currently sailing round Ireland in a Shadow catamaran to raise money for a hydrotherapy pool, are making good progress with an average speed…