Race to the Poor Knights Islands

Jim Colley has the reigning Olympic Champions breathing down his neck as the young Aussie tries to win his first 49er Worlds race....

If you paid attention to the Laser Radial medal race at the Olympics in August, you’ll know that four sailors went into the deciding race effectively on equal points. Whoever beat who in the race would determine which of the four would take gold, silver and bronze - and which of the four would end up with nothing. It looked set to be a humdinger of a finale, and it didn’t disappoint. With multiple place changes throughout the 30-minute race, this race had everything, exactly what the architects of the medal race must have had in mind. For China’s Xu Lijia (and her British coach, none other than Y&Y contributor Jon Emmett), it was tears of joy. For Ireland’s Annalise Murphy in 4th place, it was tears of anguish.

Mike Holt (USA), World 5O5 Champion 2014, 2015, 2017, talks about setting up a 5O5

James Peters, one of Britain's up and coming 49er stars, talks about starting in a tough fleet at the 49er World Championships in Marseille. With a left-favoured course, getting a start and holding your lane is a critical skill. James talks about his approach to creating a gap and being able to put the bow down for good speed off the line....

Andy Rice catches up with two of the world's top 49er sailors. Joining us for an entertaining look back at some perfect skiff racing conditions are Ben Bildstein & Iago Marra...

Rick Peacock knows more than a thing or two about what it takes to be successful in a boat...

Nathan Outteridge, famous for winning a gold medal at the London Olympics in the 49er class sails his International Moth...

Ben Rhodes overcame numerous injury setbacks to qualify for his second Olympics in the 49er event with Stevie Morrison, where they finished fifth. The pair are back on the campaign trail for Rio 2016