Atlantic
Toby Wallace crew were insufficiently prepared for Atlantic crossing
21-year-old rower Mike Johnson lost his life when he went overboard from the Toby Wallace. A report by the MAIB has found safety standards and crew preparation were insufficient to deal with the risks faced
Video of family’s dramatic Atlantic rescue from Dove II is released
The crew of the Tilly Mint, who answered a mayday call from the Coombes family on board Dove II, have released a video of the mid-Atlantic rescue
Record breaking Atlantic wave recorded
A 19-metre high wave, recorded by a buoy in the North Atlantic, has broken the record for the highest wave ever recorded
Video: Rambler 88 breaks the ARC crossing record
For the fourth consecutive year, the record for the fastest ARC crossing has been broken. Watch as Rambler 88 sails into Rodney Bay, St Lucia to take the title!
Did you know…? Seven interesting facts about the ARC
With the 2016 edition of the ARC starting on 20 November, YBW has pulled together seven fascinating facts about the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers.
Gabart abandons record attempt
French sailor François Gabart has decided not to continue his attempt to beat the North Atlantic crossing record between New York and Lizard Point.
Video: French skipper Coville sets new distance record
Thomas Coville has become the fastest solo skipper in the world, travelling 713.8 nautical miles in 24 hours. Watch the video here.
Record breaking Row2Rio team land in Brazil
The Row2Rio team celebrated on 23 April as they landed in Brazil, having rowed 3,400 nautical miles across the Atlantic ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympics.