Spencer Matthews is no stranger to an extreme challenge. But his recent expedition had even him doubting whether he’d reach the finish line. Here, he recounts the highs and lows

Hundreds of sailors successfully crossed the Atlantic in December as the ARC rally celebrates 40 years

As a young girl, I ran 800m and cross-country at school and enjoyed it about as much as any teenage child does being dragged out in the cold! I used to win my sports-day competitions, but I didn’t hav

IT’S 40 YEARS ON FROM THE FIRST ARC RALLY. YACHTS ARE BIGGER AND TECHNOLOGY SMARTER – BUT THE EXPERIENCE OF CROSSING AN OCEAN IS UNCHANGED. ELAINE BUNTING REPORTS

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It takes a lot to worry Spencer Matthews. The former reality television star has a breezy and engaging self-confidence, and tends to see the world in terms of what he can achieve, rather than reasons