French yachtswoman announces new challenge

Monohull record likely to stand in Rolex Fastnet Race. Alex Thomson and Emma Westmacott report in from the race course

Clipper Round the World fleet continue their trek up the Atlantic

As Solitaire du Figaro fleet heads up the coast of France bound for Dingle

Jim Pugh compares Rolex Fastnet Race leaders Alfa Romeo and Zephyrus V

Leading maxis now on their way back from the Fastnet Rock

British Figaro girl beats race leaders to weather mark in leg three of Solitaire du Figaro

Light winds expected as front runners head to towards the rock in the Rolex Fastnet Race

Wind picks up for front runners in Rolex Fastnet Race

Figaro's set sail from La Rochelle today