New speed record - 50 knots broken Frenchman Alexandre Caizergues has become the fastest sailor on earth with a 50.57 knot run Press Report/Yachting World, 6 October 2008
Puma Skipper Relieved In the first of our new series of Volvo blogs, Puma skipper Ken Read draws breath after the in port race Yachting World, 5 October 2008
2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race Announced Dates and schedule are announced for the next VOR. Matthew Sheahan reports Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 5 October 2008
Spanish lead Opening Day of Volvo Ocean Race Telefonica Blue wins both in port races to take the overall lead. Matthew Sheahan reports Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 4 October 2008
Volvo Ocean Race: practice race Volvo teams take part in a practice in-port race in Alicante ahead of Saturday's start Press Report/Yachting World, 3 October 2008
Ericsson Team Measurement Crisis International jury rules that keel on one of its boats is illegal and hands out a serious penalty. Matthew Sheahan reports from Alicante Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 2 October 2008
Williams still on top Briton Ian Williams sees his World Match Racing Tour lead fall to just 4 points Press Report/Yachting World, 2 October 2008
David Thomson Joins Team Mowgli British yachtsman David Thomson to compete in Portimao Global Ocean Race as co-skipper Press Report/Yachting World, 2 October 2008
Classic racing in Saint Tropez See images from one of the greatest classic sailing gatherings of the year Press Report/Yachting World, 1 October 2008
Emirates Team NZ announce TP52 campaign Emirates Team New Zealand announce their involvement in the TP52 circuit next year Press Report/Yachting World, 1 October 2008
Americas Cup: Golden Gate files appeal Golden Gate YC files an appeal while holding out for a settlement to its dispute with the Swiss Press Report/Yachting World, 30 September 2008
J/Class line up for the Superyacht Cup The four J's, Ranger, Velsheda, Shamrock V and Hanuman to race each other in Palma Press Report/Yachting World, 30 September 2008
Col wins Troia Portugal Match Cup Frenchman Sebastian Col and his crew win the Match Cup in Portugal in tricky conditions Press Report/Yachting World, 30 September 2008
Troia Portugal Match Cup: day four Briton suffers from damaged sail, as French continue winning streak Press Report/Yachting World, 26 September 2008
America's Cup: Bertarelli and Ellison to meet Ernesto Bertarelli and would-be challenger BMW Oracle's Larry Ellison to meet face to face Press Report/Yachting World, 26 September 2008
Gitana 13 claims seventh record The maxi-trimaran sails into London from Hong Kong having broken a seventh record Press Report/Yachting World, 26 September 2008
Four Js aim to race in Palma The Superyacht Cup in Palma 2009 has attracted four J Class entries David Glenn/Yachting World, 25 September 2008
Red Arrows mesmerise Monaco Show Pendennis Shipyard hired the Red Arrows for a display over Monte Carlo to help celebrate their 20th birthday David Glenn/Yachting World, 25 September 2008
World Match Tour: Frenchman on a roll Mathew Richard has impressive first day at the Troia Portugal Match Cup Press Report/Yachting World, 25 September 2008
Gitana 13 nears end of voyage Record-breaking maxi-trimaran to arrive in London this morning after 6 weeks at sea Yachting World, 25 September 2008
High speed Rogers 82 unveiled This all carbon sloop is designed to knock spots off Swans and Wallys David Glenn/Yachting World, 24 September 2008
Three-masted giant for Huisman There seemed to be no sign of an economic downturn at the Monaco Yacht Show as new orders were unveiled to the press David Glenn/Yachting World, 24 September 2008
Regates Royales skipper killed A collision at the Régates Royales-Trophée Panerai ends in tragedy Press Report/Yachting World, 24 September 2008
33rd Americas Cup The Golden Gate Yacht Club makes an offer to the Swiss Press Report/Yachting World, 24 September 2008
Media on board for Volvo Ocean Race Members of the media will join Volvo Ocean racing crews onboard for the first time Press Report/Yachting World, 24 September 2008
New world speed record Kitesurfer almost breaks the 50 knot barrier Yachting World, 22 September 2008
Audi Medup 2008 - First race, final series Quantum leaps back from disaster. Andy Rice reports on the snakes and ladders of the first day's racing Yachting World, 16 September 2008
Last Call for the 2008 Audi Medcup Andy Rice looks at who's hot in the last event of the Audi Medcup as he rides aboard Tau on the eve of the Portimao event Yachting World, 15 September 2008
Olin Stephens dies The 20th century's most influential designer dies at 100 Yachting World, 15 September 2008
Small boat takes on big challenge British yachtsman to attempt a double Atlantic crossing in his purpose-designed 3 foot 10 inch boat Press Report/Yachting World, 13 September 2008
Asgard sinks off the coast of France One of Ireland's most famous sail-training vessels has sunk en route to La Rochelle Press report/Yachting World, 13 September 2008
Rolex Swan Cup, day two Swan 80 Favonius takes first again, and British yacht Zen leads the Classics Press Report/Yachting World, 11 September 2008
Gitana counts down to Vendee Globe Gitana Eighty skipper Loick Peyron starts sea trials off the coast of Brittany Press Report/Yachting World, 11 September 2008
Paralympic sailing day two USA continues its winning streak in Qingdao, while Team GBR regroup Press Report/Yachting World, 10 September 2008
Kosatka heads for Alicante Team Russia's challenger for the Volvo Ocean Race has left Portland bound for the start Press Report/Yachting World, 10 September 2008
Swans set sail in Rolex Cup The first day of racing is off to a good start with steady breeze and sunshine in Sardinia Press Report/Yachting World, 10 September 2008
BMW Oracle move to California BMW Oracle Racing will ship their 90-foot multihull from Anacortes to San Diego, California Press Report/Yachting World, 10 September 2008
British Sailors start steadily at Paralympics Beijing Paralympics get underway in Qingdao with all three British boats hoping for a podium finish Press Report/Yachting World, 9 September 2008
Rolex Swan Cup starts 100 yachts will race at the fifteenth edition of the biennial Rolex Swan Cup Press Report/Yachting World, 9 September 2008
Strength in numbers for ARC 2008 The trans-Atlantic race attracts international entries to the Racing Division Yachting World, 9 September 2008
Spaniards recruit Santiago Lange for Volvo Team Telefonica have signed up Argentinean Santiago Lange for the Volvo Ocean Race Press Report/Yachting World, 9 September 2008
Green Dragon complete Volvo qualifier Volvo Ocean Race Team Green Dragon complete qualifying passage. See onboard images Yachting World, 8 September 2008
Mathieu Richard wins St Moritz Match Race Mathieu Richard beats Briton Ian Williams in light wind final on World Match Racing Tour Press Report/Yachting World, 8 September 2008
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup concludes For some it was a disappointing end, as the last day of racing is abandoned due to lack of wind Press Report/Yachting World, 8 September 2008
Big wind and big waves Wind builds from nothing to 20 knots on day three of Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Press Report/Yachting World, 5 September 2008
Richard Branson to attempt Atlantic record Richard Branson and Team Origin to attempt Atlantic crossing in record time onboard Virgin Money Press Report/Yachting World, 5 September 2008
Second Irish VOR entry Ger O'Rourke enters the old ABN AMRO 1 Yachting World, 5 September 2008
J Class Lionheart unveiled One of a number of new J Class yachts was moved through the Dutch canal system recently to Claasen Jachtbau David Glenn/Yachting World, 4 September 2008
Brit Jonny Malbon completes qualifier Artemis Ocean Racing and Jonny Malbon qualify for Vendee Globe line-up Press Report/Yachting World, 4 September 2008
BMW Oracle Racing flies in Anacortes See images of the 90-foot multihull in sea trials. Images courtesy of Gilles Martin-Raget Yachting World, 4 September 2008
Light air on day two of the Maxi Cup Approximately 5 knots of wind greeted the Cup's four divisions in Sardinia yesterday Press Report/Yachting World, 4 September 2008
Volvo Ocean Race in Singapore USB is announced as title sponsor for the first and only stopover in Southeast Asia Press Report/Yachting World, 4 September 2008
Perfect Start to Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Blue sky, sunshine and breeze greeted the 40-strong fleet on the first day of racing Press Report/Yachting World, 3 September 2008
Storm diminishes for Gitana 13 Record breaking crew take shelter off Port Elizabeth, SA to await a weather window to continue Press Report/Yachting World, 3 September 2008
BMW Oracle begin testing 90ft yacht BMW Oracle's 5,000 square foot mainsail is hoisted for the first time as the team being testing Press Report/Yachting World, 2 September 2008
Ben Ainslie heads to Maxi Yacht Cup Ainslie heads a who's who of sailing talent at the 19th Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup Press Report/Yachting World, 2 September 2008
Bribon is triumphant in Cartagena A nail biting finish closes the fifth regatta on the Audi Medcup Circuit Press Report/Yachting World, 2 September 2008
Alinghi win at iShares Cup Stage four in Kiel proves a fantastic spectacle with collisions, disqualification and retirement Press Report/Yachting World, 1 September 2008
Olympic heroes to open Boat Show Britain's Olympic medalists will join other famous faces to open PSP Southampton Boat Show Press Report/Yachting World, 29 August 2008
Region of Murcia Trophy - day three Stage five of the Audi Medcup sees two of the most exciting coastal races on the Circuit Press Report/Yachting World, 29 August 2008
Briton Ian Williams leads in Denmark A shifty breeze tests World Match Racing Teams on the first day of the Danish Open Press Report/Yachting World, 29 August 2008
British sailors welcomed home Skandia confirms their continued support of British sailing team while welcoming them home Press Report/Yachting World, 28 August 2008
Pirates of the Mediterranean Pirates board a luxury yacht in Southern Corsica Press Report/Yachting World, 28 August 2008
Region of Murcia Trophy - day 2 The penultimate Audi Medcup Circuit regatta exposes teams' strengths and weaknesses Press Report/Yachting World, 28 August 2008
Williams looks to stretch lead at Danish Open Team Pindar's World Match Racing Champion Ian Williams hopes to extend his lead in Denmark Press Report/Yachting World, 28 August 2008
Bribon leads in Murcia Spanish team Bribon lead after day one of the fifth Audi MedCup Circuit Regatta Press Report/Yachting World, 27 August 2008
Puma Ocean Racing heads to Alicante Puma Ocean Racing departs Rhode Island on a final warm-up before the start of the Volvo Ocean Race Press Report/Yachting World, 27 August 2008
A new year, a new format After reviewing Antigua Sailing Week, the Race Committee reveals a new format for 2009 Press Report/Yachting World, 26 August 2008
BMW Oracle's new boat hits the water 90ft trimaran is commissioned with the traditional bottle of champagne ahead of September sea trials Press Report/Yachting World, 26 August 2008
Audi Medcup Carthagena The Spanish venue proved challenging, with Team Germany coming out on top to take practice race Press report/Yachting World, 26 August 2008
Gitana 13 take the Indian Express Gitana 13 crew swap their t-shirts for foulies after entering the Indian Ocean Press Report/Yachting World, 22 August 2008
Sailing Olympics - Day 13 - Gold Stars An emotional win for the British Star team - Matthew Sheahan reports Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 21 August 2008
Tea Route Record Maxi-catamaran Gitana 13 en route to Java Sea after finally hitting tradewinds Press Report/Yachting World, 21 August 2008
Sailing Olympics - Day 13 - Golden Finale Iain Percy and Andrew Simpson take GBR medal count to six on the last race of the Olympics - Matthew Sheahan reports Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 21 August 2008
Sailing Olympics - Preview Day 13 The last day and a big one - Matthew Sheahan reports Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 21 August 2008
Team Russia home in record time Crew complete their Volvo Ocean qualifier having sailed round Britain and Ireland in record time Press Report/Yachting World, 20 August 2008
Guillemot on start line of Vendee Globe Marc Guillemot completes his 1500-mile qualifying passage ahead of round the world race Press Report/Yachting World, 20 August 2008
Sailing Olympics - Preview Day 12 What's in store for Day 12 Matthew Sheahan reports Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 20 August 2008
Team Russia announce four more crew Wolfram, Elliott, Meiklejohn and Bubb have taken their places onboard Kosatka Press Report/Yachting World, 19 August 2008
Abu Dhabi to welcome marine industry First ever Emirates Boat Show International will be held in Abu Dhabi in November Press Report/Yachting World, 19 August 2008
Sailing Olympics - Fourth Medal for GBR Goodison delivers a gold for the UK, Tunnicliffe takes one for the USA Matthew Sheahan reports Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 19 August 2008
Volvo qualifier day 5 Team Russia head for the Irish Sea on their round Britain and Ireland qualifying passage Press Report/Yachting World, 19 August 2008
Sailing Olympics - Goodie Gold What's in store for Day 11 Matthew Sheahan reports Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 19 August 2008
Sailing Olympics - Day 10 - More Medals What's in store for Day 10 PLUS News as it happens on another big day - Matthew Sheahan reports Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 18 August 2008
Sailing Olympics Medal Day Crash and Burn The most extraordinary day in 44 years of sailing Olympics. Matthew Sheahan reports Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 17 August 2008
Double Olympic Gold for Britain Gold medals in the Yngling and Finn class for the British sailors Yachting World, 17 August 2008
Halfway for Olympic Lasers and RSX Andy Rice reviews the fleet as these two classes approach their medal races Yachting World - Andy Rice, 16 August 2008
Olympics Day 8 - Medals Behind You As the world watched the first medal race, the real action was behind - Matthew Sheahan reports Yachting World, 16 August 2008
Sailing Olympics - Day 8 Preview What's in store for Day 8 - Matthew Sheahan reports Yachting World - Matthew Sheahan, 16 August 2008