Finally the gasman goeth for Yvan Bourgnon

Six retirements in first 24 hours on Royal Western YC's two handed epic

James Boyd spoke to Milton Keynes-based solo sailor in the making, Karen Hodges

James Boyd spoke to djuice's Erle Williams about their incredible win in the Volvo's final leg

Going light seems to have paid off for Knut Frostad's team

A final start for the VO60s in pictures

illbruck heads home

James Boyd looks at what has been done to de Kersauson's maxi-tri since her return from her Jules Verne attempt

James Boyd looks at the Royal Western Yacht Club's classic two handed event, starting on Sunday

James Boyd looks at what lies in store for tomorrow's final Volvo leg across to Germany