Offshore

Thermals back on

Slower progress for Jean-Luc van den Heede on westabout round the world record

News from the bearded French giant as he continues in strong following winds

Field ever growing for Sunday's Defi Atlantique

Solo round the worlder lines up for the Doldrums

New skipper joins this weekend's Le Defi Atlantique Open 60 solo race back across the pond

Favourable conditions as VDH heads for the Horn

As Jean-Luc van den Heede continues his passage south

Impressive flight south by singlehander Francis Joyon

Olympic 49er medallist announces new Baltic based syndicate for 2004 Nokia Oops Cup

ARC boats get the first day under their keels