Following on from his brother Loick’s success in the Jules Verne Trophy, so Bruno Peyron gives his views on the round the world record and also updates us on his Energy Team America’s Cup campaign. Chilly in the UK at the moment – there was snow on the ground for this weekend’s Tiger Trophy,

while the French and Swiss sailing elite took part in the Mer & Montagne Trophy. Cessna Citation leads the charge in the Global Ocean Race. The windsurfing/kiteboarding evaluation trials for Rio 2016 are to take place in Santander next month. Meanwhile Largs is gearing up for the 470 Worlds.