Lynsey Thomas reports on Paul Brotherton's early progress in his new 49er campaign for 2004

Budgie - 49er expert and member of the GBR Challenge

The RYA lobbies government for reassessment of restrictions

Admiral's Cup, Parlier and more - it's all here

One of the key members of the GBR Challenge design team and a top racer

Jo Grindley got a fascinating low-down from Jo Richards on the past and the challenge of the America's Cup

Jo Grindley looks at the runners and riders

A review of Yves Parlier's Vendee Globe by Ed Gorman.

The US Farr 40 Admiral's Cup trial winner talks about his new-found love of sailing (he's only been racing for two years!)

Parlier's "Robinson Crusoe" scrapbook from Stewart Island