Jean Le Cam (Bonduelle) out in front of the Vendee Globe fleet is now consistently making over 380 mile days

Airlift possible for sick crew

As gale force headwinds hamper Global Challenge yacht, a helicopter evacuation of ill crewman is being discussed

Olivier de Kersauson's trimaran Geronimo departed for Qatar for the start of Oryx Quest yesterday afternoon

Vendee Globe sailor Jean Le Cam (Bonduelle) is managing to hold off Vincent Riou (PRB) and Mike Golding (Ecover)

Ellen MacArthur is now 1 day, 6 hours and 21 minutes ahead of Francis Joyon's global speed record

Wilsonian's Open Winter Series attracted an excellent entry of 55 boats including 9 visitors, with over 30 boats frequently coming to the start

Although Vendee Globe skipper Jean Le Cam has extended his lead to 154 miles Le Cam and Golding are increasing pressure