French skipper Philippe Péché was the first Golden Globe Race entrant to pass the mandatory gate at Lanzarote, closely followed by Mark Slats
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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
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.
Golden Globe Race: The final countdown to the start
17 of the 18 Golden Globe Race skippers will be starting the race on Sunday from the event's host port at Les Sables d'Olonne in France
Golden Globe Race: UK entrant Robin Davie drops out
British Golden Globe hopeful, Robin Davie has announced he is postponing until the next edition of the race in 2022
Golden Globe Race: Dream come true for Susie Goodall
Sue Pelling meets up with Susie Goodall to find out what possessed her to sign up for a nine-month, non-stop solo round-the-world race without modern-day technology in an ageing Rustler
Golden Globe Race: skippers’ thoughts
With less than two months to go, some of the Golden Globe Race skippers reveal how they are preparing for their greatest challenge
The Mercy: ‘One of the best sailing films I’ve ever seen’
If you’re a fan of the original Sunday Times Golden Globe Race, The Mercy will not disappoint
Golden Globe Race abandons UK for France over Brexit finances
The Golden Globe Race 2018 will now start from Les Sables d’Olonne in the Vendée, after event organisers failed to secure financial backing for a UK start
British sailor Jeanne Socrates abandons new record attempt
Jeanne Socrates has undergone surgery after a fall from a ladder. She has now abandoned her attempt to become the oldest person to sail around the world solo, non-stop and…