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Golden Globe Race: Mark Slats gaining on Philippe Péché as they clear the first gate
French skipper Philippe Péché was the first Golden Globe Race entrant to pass the mandatory gate at Lanzarote, closely followed by Mark Slats
Baie de Figari, Corsica
Rod Heikell discovers peace and tranquility at this picturesque Corsican anchorage
Golden Globe Race: French racer Philippe Péché strengthens his lead
Seasoned French offshore racer Philippe Péché has increased his lead over the rest of the fleet as he heads towards the first gate in the Canary Islands
Jonty Pearce: A painted ship upon a painted sea
Jonty Pearce celebrates the joys of a quiet sail on calm seas
Tried & Tested: Scrubbis Hull Cleaning System
The Scrubbis hull cleaning system enables an owner to clean their hull while it’s in the water. Does it work? Graham Snook tests the system to find out
‘We learned fast in fickle weather on the Cornish coast’
Ingmar Hupp encounters fog, a fouled anchor and a 44-knot wakeup call, all while attempting to adapt to rapidly changing conditions
‘What I learned deploying my series drogue in a gale’
Steve Brown found his series drogue a big asset when riding out foul weather in one of the world's most inhospitable sailing grounds
10 tips to make your sails last longer
Professional skipper Simon Phillips shares his tips on how to get better value from your sails
Pictures: Golden Globe Race start
The Golden Globe Race is now underway, with 17 of the 18 entrants making the start line in Les Sables d'Olonne in France.