BeTomorrow, in association with the organisers of The Artemis Transat, OC Events, have announced that LiveSkipper is now available for the duration of the oldest solo race in history.

As preparations gather pace for the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09, there is Hollywood glitz for the christening of PUMA's challenger, the Ericsson Racing Team gets a boost as Swedish veteran Olsson gets on board with the Nordic crew, and the Telefonica Team is in safe hands.

As the main sporting event for lawyers, the Manches Cup has established itself as one of the largest regattas in the country, and this year sees the 18th staging of the event which takes place on 16-18 May from Cowes Yacht Haven.

Maximal use of wind power and cutting edge technology are the main reasons behind Isle of Wight based Vestas Technology R&D's sponsorship of SailRocket, as the Vestas SailRocket Team try to be the fastest sailing boat in the world and reach a speed of 50 knots.

Since departing UK shores on the Alpha Global Expedition, Adrian has heard his first British weather broadcast courtesy of Shetland Island Coastguard.

The American team Silver Panda have won the 59th Wilson Trophy, which was hosted by West Kirby Sailing Club, Wirral, during a glorious weekend of team racing on West Kirby's Marine Lake.

On Sunday, 4 May the Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club opened its doors to welcome visitors, young and old, and encourage them to have a go on the water.

The latest decision by Justice Cahn of the New York Supreme court to set a date in March 2009 for the battle between Alinghi and BMW Oracle Racing has left more questions unanswered.

The world's largest show devoted to RIBs enjoyed three days of almost unbroken sunshine at the weekend and Cowes TV's cameras were there to see if there was any sign of recession in the market.

Britain's Team Sunseeker made a solid start to its championship challenge, finishing fifth in the first race of the Powerboat P1 SuperSport World Championship.

Britain's sailors are getting their first chance to compete on the 2008 Paralympic race track in Qingdao, China, as racing at the IFDS Qingdao International Regatta got underway on Sunday, 11 May.

The North Zone ruled the roost at Rutland Water as day two of the 2008 RYA Eric Twiname Championships came to a thrilling finish on Sunday, 11 May.

Ben Ainslie overcame an eight point deficit going into the final medal race to claim a sensational 2008 Finn European Championship title at Scarlino, Italy on Saturday, 10 May.

British female solo sailor Sam Davies crossed the start line of The Artemis Transat, just off Plymouth on 11 May aboard the 60 foot racing yacht Roxy, as the fleet of 13 Open 60s and 11 Class 40s got away in lights winds, heading west towards the stronger winds forecast in the Atlantic en route to Boston, USA.

The forecast for the return leg of the Royal Southampton Yacht Club 2008 McGuigan Wines Weymouth Double was for light winds dying as the day progressed, but 47 boats streamed out of the harbour to the start line in a good southeasterly Force 4 breeze.