J Class showdown - Yachting World's David Glenn was aboard Velsheda when the restored J Class yacht had her first race against the rebuilt American-owned J, Endeavour, in Antigua

The communications revolution - Hand-held satphones are coming! James Boyd catches up with the fast-moving pace of global communications

Mobiles on the move - Love 'em or hate 'em, mobile phones are a fact of life. James Boyd looks at how to get the best out of them at sea

Why there's still life on the ocean waves - Satphones and e-mail may keep you in close contact with the shore, but HF radio is still a favourite with long-distance yachtsmen. Elaine Thompson finds out why

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Full speed ahead - The intriguing 115ft Nigel Irens-designed motor trimaran Cable & Wireless sets off on her record-chasing circumnavigation, Adrian Morgan was on board for trials before the off

Keeping the show on the road - The Whitbread is not only a test of top racing boats and crews, it is a huge logistical exercise. Andrew Preece sings the praises of the back-up teams who keep the show on the road

Midnight at the Equator - A hot, bumpy, but exhilarating ride with the Swan 65 Fazer Blue Magic from Salvador to Tobago with the Expo '98 fleet

The wilder shores of Brittany - Wallace dark explores the coastline and islands from Ushant to the Raz de Sein

What's new - Smart ratchets, a water-towed generator, a new jib boom arrangement, compact EPIRB

Budget GPSs tested - Two new GPS sets for around Ã