Liner prepares for final voyage
Sailing news
Damsel in distress
Must not go out if she's in class
Baptism of fire for Vendée competitors
Tough first night for solo sailors
Cocaine yacht was doomed to arrest
Dances With Waves tracked from Caribbean
Electrical problems plague Vendée fleet
Michel Desjoyeaux latest casualty
Speedy Frenchman claims Discovery Route record
Speedy Frenchman claims Discovery Route record
Killer Whales and Flying Fish for Mystery crew
Sea-life galore for Pete Goss and crew
Vendée Globe: Fleet departs
Hundreds of thousands turn out to wish the fleet well
Vendée Globe: Passionate support
Legions of fans swarm over Les Sables d'Olonne
Weekend Video: British Vendée Hopes
How will the British entrants fare?