Esimit Europa 2 on track for outright record

Telefonica and Groupama still jockeying for the lead as the VO70s head north in search of fresh breeze

Inshore racing concludes at the Giraglia Rolex Cup as crews compare for the main event

2012-13 Vendee Globe presented in Paris

VO70s entering the Azores high with 150 miles to go to the turning mark

Jethou and Near Miss again on top after a second day of inshore racing at the Giraglia Rolex Cup

But over the next 24 hours the boats will have to tackle the Azores high

Phesheya-Racing and Sec. Hayai reach Les Sables d'Olonne

Leg eight of the Volvo Ocean Race sets sail

Penultimate leg of the fully crewed round the world race starts at 1200 UTC

The Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta concludes

As Telefonica bring up the rear for the fourth time

Racing starts at 1200 UTC

Decision follows Figaro's Solo Basse Normandie race

Breeze builds for day three of the Loro Piana Superyacht Regatta

Marco Nannini and Sergio Frattaruolo reach Les Sables d'Olonne

Team Australia versus Team Vodafone (from NZ) at Audi Hamilton Island Race Week

Conrad Colman and Scott Cavanough first into Les Sables d'Olonne