Orca damage, rudder failure and a monkey bite were just a few of the setbacks facing crews en-route to this year’s ARC+,writes Ali Wood, but happily all 83 boats made it to the start line in Las Palma

From big boats to Extreme 40s, David ‘Freddie’ Carr has been a lynchpin of close-knit and super-successful crews. He shares tips on team dynamics with Andy Rice .

William Shakespeare is generally noted for being a bit of a sage. Personally I have always thought his comedies lacked a bit of oomph but it must be admitted that he had a great knack of coming up wit

The British Yachting Awards is an annual celebration of all things sailing; from the finest bits of kit, to the most extraordinary feats of endurance or skill out on the water. The shortlists for each

THE NEW SWAN 51, A ‘SPORTSCAR’ FRERS DESIGN, IS NOW THE SMALLEST CRUISING SWAN. BUT WHO’S IT FOR AND HOW DOES IT BEHAVE UNDER SAIL?

THIS AUTUMN’S BIG OCEAN RACE, THE TRANSAT CAFÉ L’OR, LIVED UP TO ITS FEARSOME REPUTATION, AS ANDI ROBERTSON REPORTS