Day three preview - 470s ready to race

Four more sailing classes will head out to the startline for the first time at this Olympic regatta on Monday (11 August). Hoping to emulate Team GB’s steady start on the Qingdao waters will be the 470 men’s women’s crews for races apiece are scheduled tomorrow.

US SAILOR KERRY GRUSON TAKES LIZ EARLE LADIES DAY TOP HONOUR

A Miami based yachtswoman, Kerry Gruson, has been awarded the 2008 Liz Earle Ladies Day Trophy at Skandia Cowes Week at a glittering ceremony held last night. photo onEdition

Skandia Cowes Week Daily wrap up

The penultimate day of Skandia Cowes Week found the engraver poised to etch names, new and old, on some cherished silverware as the Solent was cleared of racing boats to prepare for a tumultuous fireworks display. onEdition

Day One Review: Solid start for British sailors in Qingdao

With many places changes resulting from the light and fickle wind conditions, it seemed more like a game of snakes and ladders than the first day of an Olympic sailing regatta. But the Brits managed to hold on, with the Yngling trio of Sarah Ayton, Sarah Webb and Pippa Wilson topping the class leaderboard after the first day.

The Australian Yngling Team Wins the Opening Race!

The Australian Yngling crew of Krystal Weir, Karyn Gojnich and Angela Farrell opened the racing series with an very impressive win. After rounding the first mark in 7th place the team turned on their turbo speed overtaking boats on every leg.

GB Finn and Yngling competitors keep their cool

The countdown clock has reached zero days to go, and the 2008 Olympic Games gets underway with the Opening Ceremony at 2008hrs in Beijing tonight. (1308 BST)

Making Waves In Qingdao

The Opening Ceremony will get the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games on Friday 8 August and ISAF will be bringing you all the latest news from the sailing events in Qingdao on our Olympic microsite and via Making Waves.

Skandia Cowes Week Round Up - Day 3

The third day of Skandia Cowes Week belonged to the cannonball crews as perfect sailing conditions propelled the fleet round their courses at breakneck speed. photo onEdition Aviva skipper Dee Caffari with Dean Macy, Olympic Decathlete, grind the winches during the Artemis Challenge at Skandia Cowes Week.

ISAF World Match Race Rankings

Claire Leroy (FRA) remains untouchable at the top of the Women's ISAF World Match Race Rankings and extends her massive lead over the chasing pack yet again. photo Rolex

Organisers extend a warm welcome to Skandia Cowes Week 2008

It has been held for the past 182 years, is known the world over as the greatest and certainly one of the most inclusive regattas in the yachting calendar, and it officially starts today. photo onEdition