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Walker's Volvo strength to be out to the test

9:36am Thursday 2nd February 2012

HAMPSHIRE skipper Ian Walker is facing the first real test of his boat since its mast snapped in the opening hours of Leg 1 as the Volvo Ocean Race fleet sail into strong winds and big seas.

Sailor falls overboard in ocean race

8:43am Thursday 19th January 2012

A SOUTHAMPTON sailor was washed overboard in one of the world’s deadliest oceans without a lifejacket during a round the world yacht race.

Cowes dumped as Extreme Sailing Series venue

7:40am Thursday 19th January 2012

FIRST they dropped the fireworks – and now struggling Cowes Week has been dumped as the UK venue for the Extreme sailing Series.

Ahoy landlubbers!

12:20pm Thursday 12th January 2012

Crew on board world renowned tall ship, Norwegian vessel, Statsraad Lehmkul, docked in Southampton to send out an invitation to young sailors.

Ainslie handed America's Cup warning

7:40am Thursday 12th January 2012

FOUR-time America’s Cup winner Russell Coutts has warned new boy Ben Ainslie that his Olympic success doesn’t guarantee an easy ride when he joins the World Series later this year.

Ainslie announces America's Cup team

10:19am Tuesday 10th January 2012

HAMPSHIRE sailor Ben Ainslie has confirmed he will race in the America's Cup World Series after London 2012.

Hampshire sailor launches America's Cup bid

11:45am Tuesday 10th January 2012

Three-time Olympic gold medallist Ben Ainslie today announced the launch of his own America's Cup team.

Marine specialist PSP on crest of a wave

12:39pm Monday 9th January 2012

Hampshire boat transportation firm PSP is using the opening of the London Boat Show to reveal just what a success story it has become.

Hampshire man to skipper Olympic wooden boat

5:40am Monday 9th January 2012

A HAMPSHIRE man has been chosen to captain a boat which will sail around the south coast during the Olympics.