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Clipper Round The World Race: CV30 GREAT Britain Simon Speirs passes away after being washed overboard
CV30 GREAT Britain crewmember Simon Speirs died during the race after being washed overboard on Saturday. He was buried at sea yesterday (19 November)
Queen Mary 2 rescues OSTAR entrant after storm hits the fleet in the Atlantic; one boat sinks, another dismasted
A major rescue operation has taken place in the Atlantic after the OSTAR and TWOSTAR fleets were battered by "extreme conditions". One yacht has been abandoned and another dismasted while others have retired from the races
Hong Kong to host Volvo Ocean Race for the first time
Organisers of the Volvo Ocean Race confirm that Hong Kong will host the event for the first time in February 2018.
Sunsail yacht fleet to race in Virgin charity challenge
Sunsail is offering up a "fleet" of yachts for use by Virgin Atlantic airline employees in a charity sailing event in the British Virgin Islands.
Pictures: Sir Ben Ainslie’s new America’s Cup racing yacht
The first images of Sir Ben Ainslie's new boat have come in, and the British racer is calling the boat the most advanced he's ever had.
Accidental drowning ruled in death of amateur yacht racer
A coroner's report recorded a verdict of accidental death cause by drowning in the case of a woman who was thrown overboard from the yacht she was racing.
Saxton and Lewis make history at Endeavour Championship
The pair made history at the 2015 Endeavour Championship after winning all eight races.
Pictures: Sailor Alex Thomson unveils new Hugo Boss boat for Vendee Globe
Sailor Alex Thompson has revealed the new Hugo Boss boat he hopes will make him the first Briton to win the Vendée Globe.
Unicef extends fundraising campaign as official charity for next Clipper
The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race has revealed that Unicef UK will extend its official race charity partnership to include the 2017-18 edition.