Hap Fauth's JV72, Bella Mente crossed the finish line in Antigua to take Monohull Line Honours for the 2014 RORC Caribbean 600 on Wednesday 26 February, in an elapsed time of 48 hours, 5 mins, 44 seconds.

The World Sailing Speed Record Council have announced the establishment of a new Cadiz to San Salvador World Record for the trimaran Banque Populaire 7.

The International Sailing Federation is pleased to announce the launch of a new ISAF Resources Application available for all iOS devices via iTunes and the Apple App Store.

In the Superyacht Class it has taken an island to separate the two magnificent schooners, Adela and Athos. The 182ft Dykstra designed schooner, Adela, has chosen a conventional route by staying to the windward side of Montserrat on the long reach to Guadeloupe.

With San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge as a backdrop, Brian Porter (Fontana, Wisc.) and Jody Starck (Amherst, N.Y.) took the stage today at St. Francis Yacht Club to formally accept US Sailing's 2013 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards.

From 21-23 February 2014, Yacht Club Argentino hosted the Corbeta Patagon with eight fleets racing in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

High above the Pillars of Hercules, the magnificent international fleet of yachts enjoyed a sparkling start of warm trade winds, Caribbean swell and brilliant sunshine. Ahead of the yachts lies a breath-taking course around 11 islands with more twists and turns than the Monte Carlo race track.

The IRC Rating Authority has published revised rules for the Endorsement of IRC certificates recognising sail measurement by ISAF In-House Certified (IHC) sail lofts. This change will apply from 24 March 2014 and recognises the convenience and reduced cost to owners buying new sails.