Ed Gorman was in Kiel for a stunning finish of the Volvo Ocean Race 2001/2

Finally the gasman goeth for Yvan Bourgnon

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