Yachting Monthly

Penzance Harbourmaster

The telephone number for the Penzance Harbourmaster, published in the Penzance Destination guide, July 2004, was incorrect. The correct number is 01736 366113.

Harsh fines for littering at sea

The MCA are prosecuting shipping found discharging litter at sea. In a recent hearing, MV Lotta Kosan was fined £10,000

Ellen just misses out

Ellen MacArthur has failed to break the solo transatlantic west-east record by 75 minutes

Whooper wins the Gold Roman Bowl. Summary of results, plus an interview with mini-Transat competitor Paul Adamson

Bathtime odyssey

Comedian Tim FitzHigham will row the Channel in bath/shower combo Lilibet II

The Cork 1720 fleet enjoyed an exhilarating race, reports Brett Lewis. Reports from Moody 34 Sea Orchid and wooden Moody-built Varen

80 per cent of the fleet reach the forts. Reports from Azzura of Bristol and Xara of Hamble