Unremarkable in any other context, the boats lining up for the start of the Golden Globe Race in July were, by their presence in Les Sables-d’Olonne, quite extraordinary. Heading off…
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Golden Globe Race: Péché retires while Jean-Luc Van Den Heede is the first to round the Cape of Good Hope
Veteran French racer, Jean-Luc Van Den Heede leads the Golden Globe Race as he rounds the Cape of Good Hope
Sailing the French Riviera
From Nice to Marseille, Lu Heikell of Yachting Monthly gives you a guide to cruising the coastline of the French Riviera
Golden Globe Race: Péché heads for Cape Town
French yachtsman Philippe Péché has been forced to head to Cape Town with steering problems. He is now in the Chichester class
Pictures: Golden Globe Race start
The Golden Globe Race is now underway, with 17 of the 18 entrants making the start line in Les Sables d'Olonne in France.
Golden Globe Race: The final countdown to the start
17 of the 18 Golden Globe Race skippers will be starting the race on Sunday from the event's host port at Les Sables d'Olonne in France
Golden Globe Race: Joshua and Suhaili unite in Les Sables d’Olonne
Bernard Moitessier’s yacht Joshua and Sir Robin Knox-Johnston’s Suhaili come together for only the second time in history
Jolie Brise: A legend sails the Atlantic
For decades, Jolie Brise has been sailed and maintained by pupils from Dauntsey's School. Clare McComb finds out about their most recent passage - 10,000 miles across the Atlantic and
Should we risk cutting the corner?
James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship. This issue - would you risk cutting the corner to get into harbour quicker?
Gabart: ‘We can still raise the level of the game and go much faster’
French offshore sailor, François Gabart has, subject to ratification by the World Sailing Speed Record Council, set a new solo round the world record