The Volvo Ocean Race skippers give their thoughts on the forthcoming leg to Auckland via Hobart

Ed Gorman looks at whether GBR Challenge has breached America's Cup protocol with their Japanese training boats

Contract signed for live coverage of the America's Cup elimination series, the Louis Vuitton Cup

Steve Neal proves he can get even more carbon into a Merlin Rocket than you ever thought possible

Illbruck Watch Captain Stu Bannatyne shares his Southern Ocean experience and discusses how his team have got it right - so far!

James Boyd looks at what's going on for this year's annual blast south to Tasmania

GBR Challenge are issued their first IACC sail number

..with CNN's Inside Sailing

madforsailing's suggestions for what Santa should be bringing you this Christmas

James Boyd meets Sean Langman, skipper, owner and incessant modifier of the tabooed Open 60 Grundig Xena.