Kirsten Neuschafer is in second place, 770 miles behind leader Simon Curwen. She still holds the 24-hour Golden Globe Race speed record of 183 miles. Credit: Eben Human

Golden Globe Race skippers are pushing hard to catch leader Simon Curwen, as the fleet heads further south towards Hobart

Jon Sanders has circumnavigated the world 11 times. Elaine Bunting finds out what drives him to keep seeking out the solace of the sea

A sailor in the Pacific

With no inboard engine and a dead outboard, Josh Ghyselincks 
discovers the joys of cruising across the Pacific under sail alone

Jury Steering

How would you get back to safety if your rudder was carried away? Chris Beeson tests three jury steering techniques on the water