The 24 hour monohull record was broken by Kostecki's team on the last leg, but what about the effect of the Gulf Stream?

As Ellen pulls into second

and a passage of just under four days from Antigua to Newport

James Boyd speaks to Jean-Pierre Dick last year's Tour Voile winner about his Vendee 2004 plans

Adrienne Cahalan reports from on board the 110ft catamaran bound for Newport

As Kingfisher catches up with lead duo

As Open 60 fleet experience strong, bumpy conditions in Regata du Rubicon

The 60ft tri Banque Populaire breaks up on delivery trip

The Kiwi Volvo veteran puts the record straight on why he left a buoyant News Corp campaign to join djuice

Sam Davies sends her exclusive report from on board MaidenII