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What Jimmy did next

What Jimmy did next

US sports writer Bernie Wilson catches up with the inimitable Jimmy Spithill to find out what life ashore has been like for the Australian sailor since his surprise retirement from competition

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Role models

Role models

Parents looking for suitable sporting role models for their youngsters to emulate could do a lot worse than Switzerland’s Justin Mettraux and Britain’s Sam Goodchild – the first two non-French entrants to complete the 10th edition of the grueling Vendée Globe single handed around-the-world race.

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Taking the load off

Taking the load off

It used to be a tough choice for superyachts: either accept very high gearing on the helm or lose the direct feedback from the rudder. Now there’s no need to compromise.

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Well engineered

Well engineered

Bavaria Yachts revolutionised the way boats were built 45 years ago when the brand was launched. Today that market-leading innovation continues.

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An all-time classic

An all-time classic

The Rolex Swan Cup has been going great guns for six decades and it’s the enduring appeal of the event that puts it in a class of its own

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