With only 1,000 miles to the finish in Salvador, just 23 miles separates the first five boats
Sailing news
Taking on the world, later
The publication of Ellen MacArthur’s book ‘Taking on the world’, about her experiences in the Vendée Globe, has been put back into 2002
Marinas come into world of globalisation
Conference to discuss how trade associations can assist marinas
Bombe Surprise
Coastguard stands by as waterbourne ice cream van scoops WWII mine
New books and charts service
ybw has teamed up with marine publishers Kevin Hughes to add books and charts to the services already available online at Europe’s No.1 marine portal
Cowes Week ‘carnival of sail’ – 4 to 11 August
Skandia Life Cowes Week is more than a sailing event; a week-long festival of racing afloat, and sinking a few ashore
Honda Cowes Classic: carnage averted
Contrary to popular rumour (but in line with the most basic logic) the Honda Cowes Classic will not – repeat not – interfere with the racing at Torbay Week
Transpac – Day 16
Two new Australian-built boats are in a battle for overall corrected time honors in the 41st Transpacific Yacht Race that is too close to call
Pooch ban at Ramsgate
Pets, with or without passports are not being allowed ashore from craft visiting Ramsgate in Kent.
Pick your own sunshine
The Met Office is now offering personalised weather forecasts