Robert Deaves looks at a major problem globally facing race boat, dinghy and spar manufacturers

ABN AMRO youth team navigator Simon Fisher recounts how they faired in the Route de l'Equateur

Mark Lloyd and Steve Arkley were on the water brandishing their cameras - Ian Roman was onboard Stuart Robinson's Swan 70 Stay Calm

Outstanding images from Thierry Martinez and Rick Tomlinson

Thedailysail sailed the fastest monohull ride on the planet

Andy Green gives his views on the Wilson Trophy and the Admiral's Cup

We speak to Steve Hayles about his move from BMW Oracle Racing back to the Volvo Ocean Race

Ingrid Abery brandishes her camera at RORC's MeesPierson IRC Championship

ABN AMRO II's navigator Simon Fisher updates on progress with the 'youth' team

Robin Price out on the water for yesterday's departure of the Faraday Mill sponsored singlehanded transat

We preview this year's Faraday Mill OSTAR

Vital formulae for the aspirant yachtie

After completing the Oryx Quest, Nick Bubb describes his return to Mini sailing