Phil Sharp has overtaken Sam Davies as the top finishing British Solitaire du Figaro sailor (okay, excluding Clare Francis) – by a point! He tells us about his race. Time is running out for those wishing to apply for the Artemis Offshore Academy sponsorship scheme – to win a Figaro campaign for a season. We examine the capsize last week of the maxi Rambler. Kevin Sproul’s team on Ngoni are leading the Soto 40s at the Audi MedCup in Cartagena. John Winning’s lead at the 18ft skiffs in San Francisco is now down to one point. Chimp continues to dominate the Half Ton Classic Cup in Cowes. Some intrepid sailors are attempting the taxing Haute Route cycle race this week. See the report from the RS800 Nationals.