The RNLI waved goodbye to the last Brede class lifeboat remaining in service when it left Calshot lifeboat station
Sailing news
Illustrious wake
Five top world racing yachtsmen nominated for 2002
New York joins Times Clipper
Clipper Ventures plc, race organisers of the Times Clipper, have announced that the city of New York, USA, has confirmed an entry
Edwards on course to crack the Jules Verne
Maiden II's Atlantic crossing narrowly misses the record books
Three Rivers Race
Battling against the tide, paddling under bridges and avoiding hire-cruisers, competitors have 24-hours to complete a 50-mile course on the Norfolk Broads in perhaps the most unusual yacht race
Three Peaks
Having been cancelled last year due to Foot and Mouth, this year sees the Three Peaks Race making a come back on Saturday 15 June
Yacht Clubs benefit from budget
The Chancellor's budget is rarely welcomed, however yacht clubs around the country are set to benefit from a series of tax relief concessions
Leopard safely moored in La Coruna
Mike Slade's giant sloop Leopard is salvaged
Atlantic tow for limping Leopard
Mike Slade's giant sloop Leopard is due to dock in La Coruna on Thursday
Princess Anne names UK hopeful
Wight Lightning is the name which will carry the UK's hopes in October's America's Cup