• Today we continue our look at the diverse thought going into the rigs that will set off around the world on Sunday
  • The mystery of the rig | 03/11/2004
    In Les Sables d'Olonne James Boyd looks heaven-ward at the myriad of different Open 60 rig configurations
  • We look at the progress with the Corinthian Challenge and speak to its most enthusiastic entries
  • Top French hope? | 01/11/2004
    James Boyd speaks to Roland Jourdain, third in the last Vendee, and looks at his prospects this time round
  • In part two of this article we look at the radical hull and rig design of Frank Pong's new super-maxi
  • War stories | 27/10/2004
    50+ knot winds, man overboard incidents and decimated sails on the final day of the Rolex Middle Sea Race
  • Frank Pong's new 118ft Maiden Hong Kong could be the first supermaxi to take on Mari Cha IV
  • The maverick | 21/10/2004
    James Boyd hooked up with controversial Argentinian yacht designer Juan Kouyoumdjian in Valencia
  • Sophie Luther describes her time on the Pindar boat heading for the Eqautor in the Global Challenge
  • The black and white boat | 19/10/2004
    We talk to Alex Thomson about his imminent Vendee campaign on Hugo Boss
  • Images of sailing's most glamorous event by Pierrick Garenne
  • SailRocket at Speed Week | 10/10/2004
    Paul Larsen recounts his craft's voyage above 30 knots
  • All the drama and emotion caught on camera as the yachts depart Portsmouth for Brazil
  • Birthday wishes | 01/10/2004
    Feedback from our friends and readers
  • The handover | 29/09/2004
    The helm of the trimaran Foncia is to pass from Alain Gautier to Armel Le Clec'h next year. Here they explain why