In Les Sables d'Olonne we spoke to Russell Bowler about Farr Yacht Design's Open 60 Virbac-Paprec

We look at the development of autopilot technology in the Vendee Globe and B&G's latest weapon, the RemoteVision

We talk to Finian Maynard about the new world sailing speed record he set on Saturday

From the Vendee Globe Conrad Humphreys recounts his spinnaker trawling antics

Charity appeal as Australian Vendee Globe competitor's father is diagnosed

Open 60 legend Isabelle Autissier discussed the present Vendee Globe with thedailysail

2000-1 winner Michel Desjoyeaux gives his views about the present Vendee Globe

On the dock and on the water off Les Sables d'Olonne

On day 33 at sea, the Pindar team's Sophie Luther does some soul searching

We look the potential of the 20 singlehanded runners and riders setting off non-stop round the world on Sunday

A photographic study of the diverse transom shapes in Les Sables d'Olonne

We look at the heritage of the Open 60s taking part in this year's singlehanded non-stop round the world race

We speak to head of the Vendee region Philippe de Villiers about the changes he has made to the solo round the world race