Sharp comments on the recent Round the Island race and perceptive observations on the Volvo Ocean Race

Also known to his sailing mates as the Earl of Rutland

Olympic super Star crew and silver medal hero

A man who's trimmed more mainsails on more top boats with more top sailors than the rest of us have had hot dinners

Some very dry humour here, particularly on that man Goss, and a total difference of opinion on the no-longer-Olympic Match Racing

madforsailing's suggestions for what Santa should be bringing you this Christmas

Should she stay or should she go? You just can't agree over the Soling's Olympic future

Your comments on our Round the Island guide, the RS600, advice for Shirley, IRM and the Skiffs