Yachting World News

Winging It

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:10:28 GMT

The day’s racing may be on hold, but BMW Oracle is still competing 24/7 Matthew Sheahan reports

Groupama 3's lead drops to 450 miles

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:37:00 GMT

Despite an unfavourable heading towards the Cape of Good Hope, Groupama's pace is enabling them to maintain a lead over Orange 2's reference time

America's Cup: Race 1 No Go Today

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:11:00 GMT

Matthew Sheahan reports from day 1 of the 33rd America’s Cup. This story will be updated as the day progresses

How do I watch the America's Cup?

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:13:00 GMT

One day to go to the 33rd America’s Cup, the biggest question is how do I watch? Matthew Sheahan provides a guide

Going Mad at the America's Cup

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:12:00 GMT

Two days to go and the picture’s becoming less clear as to who has the advantage. Matthew Sheahan reports

Shoretalk: America's Cup SPECIAL

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:24:00 GMT

With just days to go to the 33rd AC we talk to Alinghi boss Ernesto Bertarell, Alain Gautier and race officer Harold Bennett give their views on the big match

America's Cup Pressure Building

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:32:00 GMT

Four days out and the atmosphere is rising as fast as the infrastructure. Matthew Sheahan reports from Valencia

Groupama 3 on course

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:15:00 GMT

With a lead of nearly half a day over the reference time, Franck Cammas is aiming for a suitable point to rapidly traverse the Doldrums

America's Cup Jury Rules

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:52:00 GMT

Among the last remaining issues, wind limits were a hot topic. With five days to go, Matthew Sheahan reports

Wally Yacht Tiketitan catches fire

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:18:00 GMT

The iconic 88ft Wally has been ravaged by fire whilst on the hard in Palma, Mallorca

Volvo Ocean Race: Telefonica makes early start

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:26:00 GMT

Telefonica Blue is back in the water already making preparations for the 2011-12 Race

Groupama 3 makes good headway

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:11:00 GMT

Franck Cammas and crew make up deficit of day one with average speeds of 30 knots

When Wind Decides the America's Cup

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:18:00 GMT

Will the weather play the greater part in the 33rd America’s Cup? Matthew Sheahan considers

RYA move into brand new £4million facility

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:28:00 GMT

A multi purpose training facility for the Royal Yachting Association at Osprey Quay has been handed over

Countdown to the America's Cup

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:00:00 GMT

In one week the 33 AC gets under way. Matthew Sheahan starts his daily reports

Groupama 3 starts third attempt for Jules Verne Trophy

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:08:00 GMT

After being forced to abandon the Jules Verne Trophy record attempt last year, the crew of Groupama 3 set off once more

Teenage 'round the world' sailor heads for shore

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:54:00 GMT

16-year-old Abby Sunderland is heading into Mexico for repairs, a week after departing the US

America's Cup to be decided in Court?

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 09:50:00 GMT

Sail now, argue later. No decision or hearing on the construction issue will take place before the Match reports Matthew Sheahan

Alinghi to Forfeit America's Cup?

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:57:00 GMT

Alinghi says it will forfeit Cup if sails found to be illegal. Matthew Sheahan reports

World Match Racing Tour 2010

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:44:00 GMT

The incentive to compete this year has got bigger with the largest amount of prize money being offered in any yacht racing series

Teenage sailor making good progress

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:29:00 GMT

It's been almost a week since Abby Sunderland set off on her round-the-world voyage

America's Cup Live TV Free

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:22:00 GMT

The best of three race battle between the two monster multihulls to be broadcast live on the internet

Cadbury to sponsor London Games venue

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:58:00 GMT

The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy are to be sponsored by iconic brand

European Yacht of the Year 2010 Winners

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 07:31:00 GMT

The five overall winners were announced last night by Yacht Magazine's Jochen Rieker who heads the 11 strong jury that includes YW

Shoretalk: America's Cup Gathers Pace

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:24:00 GMT

With two weeks to go, what’s in store, Matthew Sheahan talks to the key players, plus news and views from around the world