But sea trials held up for Bullimore's boat

Finn stalwart and editor of Pump, the Finn magazine

Warta-Polpharma goes in the water as Code One departs for Marseilles - but the weather isn't helping the progress of Team Philips

Mark Chisnell reports as the fleet splits

Russell Coutts is still waiting to find out if his challenge for the America's Cup is legal, reports Ed Gorman

The skippers in The Race will have a unique safety net when they cross the Southern Ocean, Ed Gorman reports as Team Philips and Team Legato await better weather

British 420 representative for the Volvo ISAF Youth World Sailing Championships in Sydney 2000

For his eighth tilt at the America's Cup, Dennis Conner - and the NYYC - have their first big backers, report by Sean McNeill/Quokka Sports

Mark Chisnell reports as the handbrakes go on

The organisers have made some changes to the format of next year's event