Out of the Mediterranean and into the Atlantic, the Oman AIR MOD70 led the Route des Prince multihull fleet through the Straits of Gibraltar on the first leg from Valencia to Lisbon.
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British team wins Royal Cup
Saturday 14 July 2012
Britain's Niklas Zennström's TP52 Rán came through to win the Royal Cup by just one point from the American team Quantum Racing, skippered by Ed Baird, in Palma de Mallorca.
Brit Zennström pulls through for Royal Cup victory
Saturday 14 July 2012
Britain's Niklas Zennström's TP52 Rán came through to win the Royal Cup by just one point from the American team Quantum Racing, skippered by Ed Baird, in Palma de Mallorca.
New class breaks 600-mile barrier
Monday 09 July 2012
As a second of the new MOD 70-foot trimarans suffered damage to an underwater foil, the new leader of the Krys Ocean Race from New York to Brest, Yann Guichard’s Spindrift, rattled off 639.9 miles in 24 hours.
High winds batter Round the Island competitors as Yves le Blevec triumphs in trimaran Actual
Saturday 30 June 2012
Some classes were cancelled even before the start of the Round the Island (of Wight) Race today as forecasts of brisk south-westerlies brought the reality of over 25 knots and either challenging or exciting races for what had been 1,650 entries and over 10,000 competitors. Injuries were reported to a handful.
Huge hoard of Celtic coins found in field
Wednesday 27 June 2012
A massive hoard of Celtic coins worth millions of pounds has been found on Jersey. The collection comprises 30,000 to 50,000 coins and is thought to have been buried to hide it from the advancing armies of Julius Caesar.
Massive Celtic coins hoard found on Jersey
Tuesday 26 June 2012
A massive hoard of Celtic coins worth millions of pounds has been found on the island of Jersey.
The right connections
Monday 25 June 2012
Tate Liverpool has grouped Turner and Monet with abstract American artist Cy Twombly in an exhibition masterstroke, says Adrian Hamilton
Alabama Shakes, Brixton Electric, London
Rizzle Kicks, The Dome, Brighton
Sunday 06 May 2012
Is it a problem that the Alabama Shakes' 'raw' and 'natural' soul-rock is nothing of the sort? Only until they start playing ...
Get away this spring, without the hassles and extra costs of flying
Thursday 12 April 2012
Enjoy up to three days in France from £119 and get your time away off to a great start with Brittany Ferries
Album: Alabama Shakes, Boys & Girls (Rough Trade)
Sunday 08 April 2012
Essentially, a high-school band playing old-fashioned R&B and soul with a rock attitude and rhythm section: unrefined, unresigned, occasionally clunky, frequently obtuse but always, always fit to bust.
Carry on camping
Wednesday 04 April 2012
Holiday parks go well beyond a tent pitch or caravan – now you can expect swimming pools, circus skills, nature walks and even spa facilities
Trail of the unexpected: Cycling in Brittany
Friday 30 March 2012
A new bike tour takes in Breton backroads, chateaux and canals, says Andrew Eames.
The Saturday quiz
Saturday 31 December 2011
1. Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela were the founder members of which organisation?
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Bankers could face jail after report urges the Government to introduce new criminal offence for reckless management
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Breaking the Silence: In the reality of occupation, there are no Palestinian civilians – only potential terrorists
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Richard Nieuwenhuizen death: Six teenagers and 50-year-old father convicted of manslaughter in shocking case of referee killed over a game of football
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Exclusive: Newcastle's star talent-spotter on brink as Joe Kinnear sparks walkout
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Vast methane 'plumes' seen in Arctic ocean as sea ice retreats
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