iShares Cup at Skandia Cowes Week comes to an end (1,119 Days Ago)
9 iShares Cup Races 9 Exhibition Races, 32 sailors, 20 RIBS on the water and one very large bar bill later, the iShares Cup at Skandia Cowes Week has come to a close.

Extreme 40s sail their last race in Cowes (1,120 Days Ago)
The final exhibition race is about to start in very light winds and warm evening sun.

Last chance to see the Extreme 40s in Cowes (1,120 Days Ago)
Tonight is the final night of exhibition racing for the Extreme 40s. Pop down to the Green just past the Royal Yacht Squadron to watch the catamarans in action!

Final day of exhibition racing tonight! (1,120 Days Ago)
The final evening of exhibition racing starts tonight at 530 just off the Green in Cowes. Six Extreme 40s will race along the beach to show off for spectators. A close battle to win this friendly regatta is shaping up between Basilica and Team Blue and tonights racing will decide the winner overall.

Basilica win day two of exhibition racing (1,120 Days Ago)
Basilica skippered by robert Greenhalgh win the second day of exhibition racing with two wins and a second place. Team Blue finish in second for the day which means the two teams are tied for first place overall.

Racing about to start (1,121 Days Ago)
On the second day of exhibition racing we have six boats on the startline- the same teams as yesterday. Team Blue were overall winners yesterday but will they do it again today? More to come when racing starts.

Team Blue win the day (1,122 Days Ago)
With 26 points from today's racing Team Blue win the day with the best overall results. Can they retain their lead tomorrow? Check back to find out.

More racing tomorrow (1,122 Days Ago)
Exhibition racing continues tomorrow evening from 5:30-7:00. Come down to the Green to see the boats in action. To win a ride on one of the Extreme 40s visit the Ellen MacArthur Trust stand on the Parade in Cowes to entre your name in a prize draw.

Race three belongs to Basilica (1,122 Days Ago)
In the final race of the day Basilica takes line honours.

Volvo Ocean Race win (1,122 Days Ago)
Race two brings a close battle between Volvo Ocean Race and Basilica with Volvo Ocean Race taking the honours.

First race to Team Blue (1,122 Days Ago)
A speedy start for all six teams but all are over early execpt for Team Blue. None of the teams return to restart so Team Blue win the first race of the day and celebrate by spraying Champagne Mumm over their VIP guest who won a ride on an Extreme 40 through the Ellen MacArthur trust prize draw.

(1,122 Days Ago)
First start coming up. Six boats on the water tonight with some new blood in the fleet. Ellen MacArthur is putting in a star appearance on BT as is Glenn Bourke. On Volvo Ocean Race. Two new teams are also on the water. Conrad Humphreys' Team Blue and iShares crewed by the same team that drove ABN AMRO in the iShares Cup earlier this week. Team Basilica and JPMorgan Asset Management helmed by Shirley Robertson are also taking up the exhibition racing challenge.

Exhibition racing to commence shortly (1,122 Days Ago)
With.the sky darkening, heavy with rain, the Extreme 40s are getting ready for the first race of the day. In a friendly regatta teams will sail their usual windward leeward courses just metres from the beach which is lined with spectators. Will it rain? Who will win? Time will tell.

Win a ride on an Extreme 40 (1,122 Days Ago)
Fancy taking a ride on an Extreme 40 during an exhibition race? Head to the Ellen MacArthur Trust stand on the Parade and make a small donation to get your name entered into a prize draw with the winner getting to race on an Extreme 40.

Six teams to Exhibition Race tonight! (1,122 Days Ago)
Six teams will head for The Green this evening at 1730 to do some informal racing for the crowds. iShares Cup at Skandia Cowes Week winners, Basilica will be joined by Volvo Ocean Race, JPMorgan Asset Management, BT, iShares and Team Blue.

Don't miss Exhibition Racing (1,124 Days Ago)
Cowes has not seen the last of the Extreme 40 fleet just yet! The iShares Cup racing event has finished but from Tuesday 7th, August through to Thursday, 9th August spectators will be able to get up close and personal with some of the 40-ft catamarans as they perform some exhibition racing off The Green in West Cowes between 5.30pm to 7.00pm. Commentary to be provided by Cowes Radio.

Thee laps for victory (1,124 Days Ago)
Basilica are leading a three laps for victory parade up and down the medina in Cowes to salute the other teams and the spectatots.

Top slots decided (1,124 Days Ago)
Holmatro take second in race 15. Robertson in third and BT in fourth mGiving BT the second place finish.

BT fall behind (1,124 Days Ago)
A bad decision from BT drops them behind Robertson who is right on the tail of Holmatro to the finishline.

Basilica the beauty (1,124 Days Ago)
Cementing an already earned victory Basilica cross the line to take the iShares Cup at Skandia Cowes Week Trophy.

Action! (1,124 Days Ago)
This may be Basilica's race and Basilica's event but all the action is happening mid-fleet with BT, Holmatro and JPMorgan Asset Management. These three boats are pushing the limits to make ground.

BT overtake (1,124 Days Ago)
BT lead and now it's Robertsons turn to play catch up.

Three in the hunt (1,124 Days Ago)
Holmatro, BT and JPMorgan Asset Management all make the mark at the same moment with Robertson getting inside for the rounding only to suffer a bad sail drop and fall behind BT again.

Fight, fight, fight (1,124 Days Ago)
BT and JPMorgan Asset Management are putting their match racing skills to the test as BT try to put Robertson in their wake.

BT trying to claw back (1,124 Days Ago)
BT crew have their team foot pressing hard on the gas trying to catch Robertson up the beat.

Basilica blaze along (1,124 Days Ago)
A leg and the finish to go and Basilica are back where they are most comfortable, leading the fleet.

Penalty for Holmatro (1,124 Days Ago)
No room at the mark for Holmatro who are awarded a penalty taking them out of first. Basilica may have moved into first to finish the day on a high note.

Robertson gets ahead (1,124 Days Ago)
Robertson has slipped ahead of BT and is extending quickly with her trademark high flying hull. Can BT reel her back in.

Holmatro desperate for a win (1,124 Days Ago)
Still to win a race at this event Holmatro are leading and hoping for a win in race 15.

Basilica gaining places (1,124 Days Ago)
They may have won the iShares Cup at Skandia Cowes Week with a race to spare but Basilica are sailing this race down to the wire moving from fifth to fourth the British team want to end the event with a bang.

Duel is on (1,124 Days Ago)
BT and JPMorgan Asset Management are sailing at close quarters just behind Holmatro. If BT can keep Robertson behind they will secure second overall.

Diaster start (1,124 Days Ago)
A terrible start for Volvo Ocean Race who hook the anchorline of the committee boat. Tommy Hilfiger are over the line early and are forced to re-round. All other boats are clear but Basilica are cautious and also re-cross the startline

Double points, double drama (1,124 Days Ago)
The course has been set, the start is in sequence and we are about to start a two lap final double points race. Basilica have bagged the iShares Cup at Skandia Cowes Week in the penultimate race but this race is key in determining second and third overall with BT and JPMorgan Asset Management fighting for honours but the battling duo should not turn a blind eye on Tommy Hilfiger who could also score well in the race.

A new course (1,124 Days Ago)
The course has moved further towards the western Solent and race committee are now laying a new course.

Dropping wind (1,124 Days Ago)
Little wind coming from multiple directions does not make good racing. Race 15 still postponed.

Final race on the way (1,124 Days Ago)
Wind has shifted direction and the start has been postponed until the wind settles.

Volvo Ocean Race in the balance (1,124 Days Ago)
After suffering damage to their kite furler the team are trying to repair the damage before the final double points race. Will they make the start?

Double points race coming up (1,124 Days Ago)
The final race will be a double scoring race. With Basilica still in the lead but having an off form day can they solidify their win?

Shake down by Tommy (1,124 Days Ago)
Tommy Hilfiger are round the mark first puttong distance on the fleet. Basilica and Holmatro lock horns for room at the mark but Basilica have a twist in their kite and are unable to get it undone quickly.

A one horse race? (1,124 Days Ago)
Today has throw all bets to the wind with the Extreme 40 teams really shaking it up on the racecourse. At the windward mark Tommy lead, splitting off from Holmatro who have found their feet today. Also in the running in race three are Volvo Ocean Race but are now struggling with their kite.

A start and a penalty (1,124 Days Ago)
After racking up to windward the boats are all clear and are off with Robertson doing a penalty turn metres from the startline. An excellent start from Tommy who were on the line with pace.

All to play for (1,124 Days Ago)
With points getting tighter by the race the second and third podium places are still up for grabs as we go into sequence for race three.

Robertson by a whisker (1,124 Days Ago)
A win for JPMorgan Asset Management who throw the boat across the line centimetres ahead of Holmatro. A cheer from Robertsons boat and disappointed faces from Brouwer and her crew who sailed an excellent race.

Split gybes (1,124 Days Ago)
The girls split gybes. Who will make the line first? This is a very close race.

Tactical race (1,124 Days Ago)
In a bid to gain ground on Robertson BT head up the opposite of the course, making a tactical decision. The leaders a separated by less than 20 seconds to Robertson will have to stay on form if she is to keep Brouwer over her shoulder.

(1,124 Days Ago)
More separation in the fleet now with Robertson out ahead hoping to put boats between herself and BT who are currently lying fourth. Holmatro stay of Robertson tail as they go into lap two.

Keeping the umpires busy (1,124 Days Ago)
A very close race is on with rule infringements aplenty as the teams push their boats the the results they need. ABN AMRO have been penealized, Tomm y have snuck into third. A protest by Team SLAM Denmark against Basilica is overruled as the boats head back up the beat.

Mark troubles (1,124 Days Ago)
JPMorgan Asset Management come out top of a crowded mark leaving the rest of the fleet behind squabbling for room. Basilica are forced to put in a penalty turn as the rest of the fleet sail away with the two female helms in the lead.

Basilica on the buzzer (1,124 Days Ago)
A cracking start for BasilicaIn a healthy breeze. Let's hope this wind holds for the duration of the race as BT and Volvo Ocean Race begin to fight for position.

Volvo Ocean Race first around the mark (1,124 Days Ago)
In dying breeze, Volvo Ocean Race are in good position with Dutch boat Holmatro rounding just behind. The wind has started to pick up again and the rest of the fleet are jumping into action.

Slow and shifty (1,124 Days Ago)
Not much pace for the Extreme 40s who are struggling in the light winds. Volvo Ocean Race still lead but with such unsteady conditions this race is still wide open. Rivals BT and JPMorgan Asset Management have split with BT currently ahead of Robertson who is stuck in a very large wind hole.

Racing back on (1,124 Days Ago)
With light, shifty and variable winds throughout the Solent Racing will resume on the current course area. Extreme 40 start sequence has begun.

Wind filling in? (1,124 Days Ago)
More wind at the top of the course and the leaders are off extending the distance between last and first.

Racing postponed (1,124 Days Ago)
Race committe postpone racing to discuss course options in these light winds.

ABN out of time (1,124 Days Ago)
Unable to finish within six minutes of winners Volvo Ocean Race, ABN AMRO will score a DNF (Did Not Finish).

Will the remaining three boats finish within time? (1,124 Days Ago)

A win for Volvo Ocean Race (1,124 Days Ago)
Volvo Ocean Race crewed by some of New Zealand's finest sailors find a last minute bist of speed to propel them over the line ahead of Holmatro. In the building breeze BT cross in third followed by Team SLAM Denmark. Current leaders Basilica squeeze out a fifth place which could make the overall results closer than predicted.

No winner yet (1,124 Days Ago)
The majority of the fleet have stopped metres from the finish line. Who will win?

Shortened course (1,124 Days Ago)
Race committe shorten the course, cutting out a lap.

Stop and start (1,124 Days Ago)
Most boast are struggling to find a consistent gear with boats stalling out in the variable wind. Good, smooth boat handling is a must for racing in these patchy and variable winds.

Race one of the day underway (1,124 Days Ago)
First race has begun with all Extreme 40s clear. JPMorgan Asset Management and Basilica start on port while BT look to be in the lead headin out on starboard and tacking to port and crossing the fleet. ABN AMRO are peanalized for tacking too close to Holmatro and are forced to do a penalty turn.

Start in sequence (1,124 Days Ago)

Course set, race committee ready (1,124 Days Ago)
A two-lap windward leeward course has been set. The start sequence will begin shortly. The race should take the teams less than 20 min to complete.

Course to be decided (1,124 Days Ago)
Light variable winds on the Extreme 40 course set off Lepe Beach. With four races to tick off in the 8-10 knots of breeze the race committee are discussing what course to set.

Hot, hot, hot! (1,124 Days Ago)
A fantastic sunny, hot day in Cowes will mean a strong sea breeze out on the water. Hopefully the prevailing wind and the sea breeze won't cancel each other out.

Lap of honour confirmed (1,124 Days Ago)
Following four races off Lepe Beach (between Calshot and Beaulieu)the Extreme 40s will then head over to the Green off Cowes for a lap of honour and some exhibition sailing.

Four scoring races scheduled for today (1,124 Days Ago)
To complete the series the race committee must hold a further four races including a final double points race for race 15. Following the final race the Extreme 40s will do a lap of honour past the Green to salute the crowd. The forecast looks good for the afternoon with 15 knots predicted for the Solent.

Level 42 singer to race tomorrow (1,125 Days Ago)
Mark King the lead singer and bass player of Level 42 will be sailing with Shirley Robertson all day tomorrow (Sunday 5.8.07) onboard JPMorgan Asset Management Extreme 40. Mark, an Isle of Wight resident and businessman, will join Shirley for the all-important final races.

Exhaustion and elation (1,125 Days Ago)
Six races in total today out on the water - four hours of mental and physical effort from the teams. Rob Greenhalgh continues to dominate - not having it all his own way - but enough to retain the overall lead tonight. Darren Bundock, Olympic silver medallist, driving BT kept them in the game and they hold onto 2nd place overnight with Shirley Robertson putting her team on JPMorgan Asset Management onto the podium for today. All to play for tomorrow in the final day of racing of the iShares Cup at Skandia Cowes Week.

Final finishers (1,125 Days Ago)
Holmatro take second and Tommy third in the final race of the day.

Can the fleet finish in time? (1,125 Days Ago)
Basilica have finiished race six. The remaining boats must now finish within six minutes of the leaders. Will they do it in time?

Further pile up (1,125 Days Ago)
More action at the leeward mark as Volvo Ocean Race misjudge their turn and stall in the tide. Robertson sails around the queueing boats and gets clear air up the beat. Far ahead Basilica are about to finish the race.

Tommy take out the mark (1,125 Days Ago)
Tommy are the third around and hit the mark costing them valuable time and possibly places.

One more lap to go (1,125 Days Ago)
Another lap to go and Basilica are back in the lead successfully navigating the very strong tide. In a change of fortunes Holmatro round second after sailing strong angles.

Mark mayhem (1,125 Days Ago)
An exciting approach to the mark with Basilica slipping in ahead in Volvo Ocean Race who are having trouble with their kite and can't round. Team SLAM Denmark round in second with a further two boats rounding before the kiwi boat still struggling with their kite finally make it around.

(1,125 Days Ago)
Volvo Ocean Race looking good coming down the reaching leg. All boats have opted to stay off the beach searching for open water, space and clear air.

A start and a protest (1,125 Days Ago)
Starting just by the mouth of the Medina River is four knots of tide and eight knots of wind the Extreme 40s are off up the windward beat of the two-lap course. All boats start clear of the line with Robertson doing a penalty turn for tacking too close on port in front of Team SLAM Denmark.

Course set off the green (1,125 Days Ago)
A course for race six has been set, the sailors informed of the changes and the race committee will shortly go into sequence. Teams are now faced with new challenges on the course including dropping wind, moored boats and an assortment of sailboats who are returning to Cowes from a day racing in Skandia Cowes Week. This could be a very interesting race!

Places decided (1,125 Days Ago)
First for Basilica and a second for JPMorgan Asset Management who managed to pip BT to the line.

A change of scenery (1,125 Days Ago)
With five races completed the race committee will now move the course over the the Green just off Cowes and will try to complete at least one more race. Stay tuned to see what happens next at the iShares Cup at Skandia Cowes Week.

Hot mama (1,125 Days Ago)
Shirley Robertson heats it up with her second hull barely touching the water on the downwind leg. She is evenly matched with BT abd the boats go separate ways at the gate.

All clear (1,125 Days Ago)
Another clear start for the fleet. Basilica back on track with a good start. Tommy and Holmatro start a bit after the gun on port tack snd head out to the right side of the course looking for a break from the strong tidal currents.

Fight for second (1,125 Days Ago)
With Basilica leading, BT and JPMorgan Asset Management are neck and neck for second and closing ib on the leeward mark.

Preperation for a fifth race has begun (1,125 Days Ago)

Third for the amatures (1,125 Days Ago)
Team SLAM Denmark take third letting out a victory whoop as they bury their hulls in a cloud of spray.

One for the girls (1,125 Days Ago)
Race for is a ladies race with Shirley Robertson's JPMorgan Asset Management taking line honours followed by Carolijn Brouwer's Holmatro. The two sailors are the only female sailors on the Extreme 40 circuit.

Ladies first (1,125 Days Ago)
A bit of ettiquette on the course as the ladies round the bottom mark ahead of the boys.

Robertson runs away (1,125 Days Ago)
JPMorgan Asset Management take the lead with Holmatro judt behind. So far a successful race for the two lady helms.

Top marks for Tommy (1,125 Days Ago)
The start of race four saw a smooth start from Tommy Hilfiger leading the fleet off the line.

Race 4 coming up (1,125 Days Ago)
Another short windward leeward course on the cards.

Glamour finish for Basilica (1,125 Days Ago)
Another solid and convincing win for the British team. Volvo Ocean Race, having a strong day, come second and BT who are hoping for a podium finish at this event come in third.

Any boats race (1,125 Days Ago)
With ripping tides palying a huge roll in the placement of the boats four boats make the leeward mark at the same time. Basilica and BT split at the gate either boat has the opportunity to take the top spot. With a. Leg and aa finish to go there is still no obvious winner.

Big air for the Extreme 40s (1,125 Days Ago)
The first beat seems some impressive hull flying from the fleet followed by big bearaways and massive rooster tails at the mark. Volvo Ocean Race lead with BT and Basilica on her tail.

Away they go (1,125 Days Ago)
All clear on start three with Shirley Robertson flying a hull seconds into the race.

Shortened course for race 3 (1,125 Days Ago)
One lap windward leeward planned for race three. Counting down to the start now.

Victory for Volvo Ocean Race (1,125 Days Ago)
A win for the Kiwi team a round of applause and a cheer from onboard. JPMorgan Asset Management take second, BT third and in stony silence Basilica come in fourth.

Still in the lead...just (1,125 Days Ago)
Volvo Ocean Race squeeze out a small lead on JPMorgan Asset Management as 4th place Basilica hunt down BT. Two close finishes on the cards.

Downwind duel (1,125 Days Ago)
JPMorgan Asset Management and Volvo Ocean Race are locked in a duel going jibe for jibe down to the bottom mark each chosing a different gate to round.

Basilica working their magic (1,125 Days Ago)
With one lap to go Basilica have moved from 7th to 4th. Can they continue to reel in the leaders? No place is safe with the British boat on the course.

Russian roulette (1,125 Days Ago)
Second from the back Basilica have opted to break away from the fleet sailing up the right side of the course. Holmatro still tryibg to recover from being shut out at the start are the only other boat to go right.

Volvo Ocean Race take the lead (1,125 Days Ago)
Out in front of the fleet Volvo Ocean Race are speeding down the reaching leg but are routinely checkng over their shlouders as both JPMorgan Asset Management and BT are challenging for the top spot. All boats round the mark with in 30 making it a very close race.

Race Two on the clock (1,125 Days Ago)
The 8-strong Extreme 40 fleet have started racing with all boats lining up with a minute to spare and a bit of shouting on the water. A cracking start for Volvo Ocean Race followed by BT tacking onto port and just squeezing past starboard boat Basilica in a move that makes you hold your breath.

Race two back on (1,125 Days Ago)

Race two postponed (1,125 Days Ago)

Race two in sequence (1,125 Days Ago)
Another windward leward course about to start. ABN AMRO look like they are ready to race again and will start in this race.

Making it look easy (1,125 Days Ago)
Once again Basilica make Extreme 40 sailing look like a walk in the park and tick off another first place finish. Holmatro get the result they need to make up for lost races yesterday and come in second with Volvo Ocean Race and her Kiwi crew coming in third.

Challenge at the mark (1,125 Days Ago)
Currnetly in fifth place Robertson is challenges for space at the mark by Tommy but she slips through just ahead of the American bost.

Holmatro holding tight (1,125 Days Ago)
Still second on the water Holmatro helmed by Olympic Tornado sailor Carolijn Brouwer are trying to reel in British boat Basilica.

JPMorgan Assetmanagement lose places (1,125 Days Ago)
A bad layline decision by Robertson means that Holmatro and Volvo Ocean Race slip inside at the bottom mark gaining valuable ground. For Holmatro sailing well today is essential after missing out on two races on day one due to boat damage.

Trouble on ABN AMRO (1,125 Days Ago)
ABN AMRO seem to being having problems with their boat and have stopped racing.

Robertson looking good (1,125 Days Ago)
Tucked just behind leaders Basilica, Shirley Robertson helming JPMorgan Asset Management has good speed and smooth teamwork putting her in good standing for the days racing.

Right of left? (1,125 Days Ago)
Both sides are evenly matched no gains made.

Split in the fleet (1,125 Days Ago)
Five boats off to the port side of the course three go right. Which side will pay?

Race one underway (1,125 Days Ago)
Closely watched by a fleet of spectator boats and media RIBS the Extreme 40s have begun the first race of the day with all boats lining up early for a clear start.

Race one on the way (1,125 Days Ago)
Course is set and the start should go into sequence shortly. All boats are in the start area ready to go. All races today are expected to be a two-lap windward leeward course.

Setting a course (1,125 Days Ago)
"With 8 knots of wind, 8 boats on the course and lots of room to play with today good tactics will come in to play. I expect the wind to build this afternoon and see the teams challenged mentally and physically. We're setting a course and see what happens," explained Alan Hillman, iShares Cup Race Manager.

Basilica ready to race (1,125 Days Ago)
Overnight leaders Basilica have finally repaired their broken rudder and will be one the start line this afternoon. Will their domination continue? Or will the other 7 teams be able to rattle their cage. Most importantly, the crews will be looking to limit any damage in the good sea breeze forecast for racing which will be off Lepe Beach on the mainland side today.

New photos in our gallery! (1,125 Days Ago)
Wondering what happened on day one of the iShares Cup at Skandia Cowes Week? View our Cowes 2007 image gallery to see all the photos from Day One. Get to our image library by clicking on the image tab to the right.

Latest video now online! (1,125 Days Ago)
Check out the action from the first day of racing in our latest high-octane video. Click on the video tab to the right to see what happened on the race course.

Racing moved to (1,125 Days Ago)
Day two of the iShares Cup and Skandia Cowes Week will see the Extreme 40s race on the Solent on a race course set just off the mainland shore between Calshot and Beaulieu just off Lepe Beach. With the Skandia Cowes Week regatta kicking off today and nearly 1000 boats entered in the week-long event, there is little space to race off the island so the Extreme 40s will move to open water further afield. If you have a boat come and take a look!

Basilica hang in the balance (1,125 Days Ago)
After breaking a rudder on the first day of racing in the iShares Cup at Skandia Cowes Week, Basilica are still in the process of trying to make a repair to their rudder before racing starts today. Hopefully they will make it to the startline....

Forecast looks good for racing (1,125 Days Ago)
Day two of the iShares Cup at Skandia Cowes Week looks to be another excellent day for racing. The wind is expected to be lighter but the temperature hotter so we're expecting a good 15-20 knot seabreeze, paired with a 4.2 metre spring tide which will create a challenge for the competing Extreme 40 teams.

Basilica top of leaderboard (1,126 Days Ago)
After five races on day 1 of the iShares Cup at Skandia Cowes Week, Rob Greenhagh's crew of Basilica top the leaderboard on 44 points. Nick Moloney's team on BT are currently 2nd also on 44 points, with Basilica claiming top spot on tie break. US team Tommy Hilfiger were consistent on the water putting them 3rd in the standings ahead of Shirley Robertson's team on JPMorgan Asset Management who posted a 2nd place in the final race of the day. It was a day of thrills and spills - two broken rudders, a man overboard with the Extreme 40 fleet racing right on the edge. To see full results click on the link above View Full Results. More of the same expected tomorrow...

Basilica do it again (1,126 Days Ago)
Basilica take another win, JPMorgan Asset Management in second and BT in third. Racing has now finished for the day and crews will head to shore for prizegiving.

Robertson runs away (1,126 Days Ago)
With Basilica all but ink their score card with a first place Robertson has made her mark on second place continuing to push her boat that little bit harder for a few extra places. Holmatro remain tight on her tail trying to force their rivals to make a mistake.

Round they go (1,126 Days Ago)
Breeze has dropped off to a steady 10 knots and Basilica are around the mark first with JPMorgan Asset Management on the hunt just behind. Robertson needs to keep an eye over her shoulder as Holmatro are creeping up with pace.

Race Five on the move (1,126 Days Ago)
The final race of the day has kicked off. The short one lap windward leeward course demands a good start from the teams with BT starting right on time admist calls for room. The team are then forced to put in a penalty turn dropping them to the back of the fleet.

A struggle for second (1,126 Days Ago)
Another top finish for Team Basilica with BT and JPMorgan Asset Management slipping in and out of second once again with BT pipping Robertsons boat at the finish. One more race to go.

Space through the fleet (1,126 Days Ago)
With two laps the fleet have separated around the race track giving them room to execute a series of excellent mark roundings demonstrating that these sailors are the best the world has to offer.

Battle begins (1,126 Days Ago)
BT and Basilica fight to lead the fleet going neck and neck up the windward leg of the two lap windward leeward course.

A challenge from Robertson (1,126 Days Ago)
JPMorgan Asset Management make a move on BT creeping into second with their trademark sky high hull on full display. Team SLAM Denmark have dropped their kite in the drink and ugly challenge in strong running current. Time will tell if they can sort it out.

King of Cowes (1,126 Days Ago)
Skipper Alister Richardson, winner of the Extreme 40 class at Skandia Cowes Week last year, was invited to compete in the Volkswagen Touareg King of Cowes event that saw many of last year's Skandia Cowes Week class winners reunited for a 'King of Cowes' race in the Laser SB3 class. And it proved to be a great race for Alister who won the race and the top prize of a Volkswagen Touareg. Well done, Alister!

Holy Holmatro for race four (1,126 Days Ago)
Race four underway with Holmatro returning to the line up and starting with the rest of the fleet.

Basilica take pole position (1,126 Days Ago)
Race three belongs to Basilica with the boat cruising over the live with a nice lead. BT, all crew with their weight at the back of the boat come in second, Tommy in a casual third.

Race four on the cards (1,126 Days Ago)
After a re-shuffle of marks on the race course race four will kick off. Stay tuned for more action.

Life on the edge (1,126 Days Ago)
No doubt on the water that Shriley Robertson can give it some, living life on the edge onboard JPMorgam Asset Managgement where she and the crew routinely get their hull and daggerboard out of the water. Top prizes for most daring maneuver seen today.

Digging deep (1,126 Days Ago)
The downwind leg as produced some impresive moments from a howling crew, a near miss with a moored boat, bows digging in and a hot race for second overall. Tommy may be behind Basilica but are keeping BT at bay.

Out of the blocks (1,126 Days Ago)
All clear on the line. Volvo Ocean Race get shut out as do JPMorgan Asset Management. Through the moorings they go with Basilica in the lead.

Getting itchy feet (1,126 Days Ago)
With the long delay teams are getting restless. Race three start now in sequence.

Testing tide (1,126 Days Ago)
In four knots of tide the race committe are struggling to set a fair course but are still hoping to get in two more races today.

Race 3 Delay (1,126 Days Ago)
The race committe are relaying the course causing a delay to start of Race 3. Don't go away, more action to come!

Basilica back on track (1,126 Days Ago)
After a repair to their rudder, Basilica are back in the game and will compete in race 3.

Race three ready to go (1,126 Days Ago)
With the Solent showcasing the walking wounded Extreme 40s, race three is about to start. A two lap windward leeward course coming soon.

A bad break for Basilica (1,126 Days Ago)
Basilica suffer a breakage in race 2 resulting in a Did Not Finish . If the current series leaders are off the course for the rest of the afternoon the remaining teams will have the chance to earn valuable points. BT, Tommy and Volvo Ocean Race all tied for third place in the overall iShares Cup after two events will push to break into second overall or to seal third place.

Tommy triumphant (1,126 Days Ago)
Tommy Hilfiger take their first win of the day with a round of high fives for for the crew. A nailbiting finish for BT and JPMorgan Asset Management with BT crossing 1 second ahead to take second.

Organised chaos (1,126 Days Ago)
With boats flying in every direction and hulls soaring the Extreme 40s are what action is all about. JPMorgan Asset Management helmed by Shirley Robertson. Jave mastered the flying hull, at times tottering on the edge of being upright or being on their side.

Tough race for Denmark (1,126 Days Ago)
Team. SLAM Denmark are trying to catch the fleet after snagging the committee boat anchor before crossing the startline. After the chaos of trying tob get free the team are now at the back of the fleet.

BT in the lead (1,126 Days Ago)
BT take the lead but with a wrapped gennaker are forced to pull up. Tommy fly ahead with Volvo Ocean Race chasing.

Holmatro retire before race 2 (1,126 Days Ago)
Short chop and 12-15 knots race 2 will be a one lap windward leeward course. Holmatro will retire for the day due to a snapped rudder that they are unable to repair on the water.

Towing the mark (1,126 Days Ago)
Volvo Ocean Race snag the mark costing them places and valuable time.

Looking pretty at the windward mark (1,126 Days Ago)
Around the mark they go chased by a huge pack of spectator boats. BT in the lead heading out to the right with their gennaker flying nicely.

Riding high (1,126 Days Ago)
In a nice tight parade the boats scream down wind with Basilica and BT fightibg for first.

A gun and they're off (1,126 Days Ago)
All clear at the start as the Extreme 40s blast away for the windward mark nearly every boat with one hull high in the air.

A startline, eight boats and 12 knots of breeze (1,126 Days Ago)
Race one is set to start in a two lap windward leeward course.

Building seabreeze, building expectations (1,126 Days Ago)
In fantastic sunshine and a building seabreeze the Extreme 40s are already showing off the Green, flying hulls, getting daggerboards out of the water and generally having a brilliant time before they get down to business in the afternoon racing

Event officially opens (1,126 Days Ago)
Marked by a cannon and the raising of the class flag, the iShares Cup at Skandai Cowes Week was officially opened by Round the World sailor Ellen MacArthur and iShares' Dan Kiddle. Racing will begin at 1400 hours just off the Green giving spectators the perfect view of all the action.

Extreme 40s on BBC One show tonight at 1900hrs (1,126 Days Ago)
BBC's One Show came to Skandia Cowes Week to get a guided tour of Cowes from Ellen MacArthur and to sail on an Extreme 40 ahead of the iShares Cup. Tune in at 1900hrs tonight 3 August to see all the action.

Last minute prep (1,126 Days Ago)
All eight teams are out on the water fine-tuning their boats before taking part in the official iShares Cup at Skandia Cowes Week opening ceremony and heading out for some final training.

Extreme 40s live on Bloomberg TV (1,126 Days Ago)
On Friday 3 August, Bloomberg TV's programme 'Focus' will stop into Cowes to take an exclusive look at the iShares Cup at Skandia Cowes Week. Tune in to see their live interview with current iShares Cup leaders Team Basilica and catch the rest of the show as they interview the movers and shakers in the sailing world.

iShares Cup at Skandia Cowes Week to officially open at 1210 (1,126 Days Ago)
At 1210 today the iShares Cup will officially kick off after a ceremonial start by the Royal Yacht Squadron.

Weather looks promising (1,126 Days Ago)
"We have a glamourous forecast for today! A force 3-4 with a nice sea-breeze building to 12-15 knots. We should have some good racing of The Green." Explained Alan Hillman, iShares Cup Race Manager.

Extreme 40s on Bloomberg TV (1,127 Days Ago)
On Friday 3 August, Bloomberg TV's programme 'Focus' will stop into Cowes to take an exclusive look at the iShares Cup at Skandia Cowes Week. Tune in to see their live interview with current iShares Cup leaders Team Basilica and catch the rest of they show as they interview the movers and shakers in the sailing world.

All quiet.... (1,127 Days Ago)
The sailors have been briefed, the boats have been tucked into their berth and all is quiet in the race village.

Crash and repair (1,127 Days Ago)
While out training on Tuesday afternoon, Extreme 40s BT, at the time helmed by Darren Bundock and JPMorgan Asset Management helmed by Shirley Robertson locked horns following a bearaway, resulting in significant damage to BT's port hull leaving the catamaran needing desperate repairs. After hours of work and a day spent on dry land, BT will be back on the water this afternoon to squeeze in some extra training before the iShares Cup at Skandia Cowes Week kicks off at 1400 hours tomorrow (Friday 3 August).

Last minute changes for Holmatro (1,129 Days Ago)
While training on the Solent in preparation of the iShares Cup at Skandia Cowes Week crew member Sebbe Goddefroid has suffered a knee injury that has forced him to retire from racing. Team Holmatro will now be joined by Volvo Ocean Race Sailor Andy Meiklejohn.

BT skipper Nick Moloney looks ahead to the iShares Cup at Skandia Cowes Week (1,130 Days Ago)
"We feel like we are on track with our initial objective, to put on a solid podium overall performance in Cowes. We have planned well and made good use of the time we have spent together as a team and with the boat. This is our first year sailing the Extreme 40 and we're competing against teams who are in their third year of Extreme 40 racing so to be competing against Olympic multihull sailors and still win races is a solid achievement...happy? I am ecstactic!"

Hugh Styles, a British Olympian and regular crew on Extreme 40 BT, is looking forward to showing the British public what the Extreme 40s are all about... (1,135 Days Ago)
"Racing the Extreme 40 in Cowes will be awesome! The week needs some crash and burn action and it will be a thrill to flash past the Royal Yacht Squadron and The Green, flying a hull and doing 25 knots!"

Shirley Robertson to skipper JPMorgan Asset Management (1,136 Days Ago)
Double Olympic gold medallist, Dame Shirley Robertson will join the Extreme 40 line-up at the iShares Cup and Skandia Cowes Week onboard JPMorgan Asset Management. Robertson will compete British America's Cup sailor David 'Freddy' Carr, kiwi Fraser Brown and British bowman Nick Hutton.

Exhibition Racing at Skandia Cowes Week (1,140 Days Ago)
If you don't have a chance to come and see the formal racing at the iShares Cup and Skandia Cowes Week from 3-5 August, the Extreme 40s will be putting on some informal exhibition racing on 7-9 August from 1730-1900hrs. Come and watch these boats from The Green by the Royal Yacht Squadron and win a chance to go sailing with some of our top sailors!

Kiwi team to command Volvo Ocean Race (1,144 Days Ago)
At the iShares Cup at Skandia Cowes Week, a team of Kiwi sailors will take the reigns of Extreme 40 Volvo Ocean Race. Aaron McIntosh, Mark Kennedy, Ryan Houston and Andrew McLean will become to latest sailors to challenge for the iShares Cup on the blue boat.

McIntosh explains, “We will be the Rookie Extreme 40 team and that’s fine by me. Our biggest challenge will be to step up to the level of the top teams with only two days of pre-event training. Basicalla have set the bar very high and we will be keeping a close eye on them. We have talent in our team, it's just a case of moulding it into a tight unit, to get the most out the Extreme 40. These boats require precise teamwork in tight situations. Thrills and spills sit close together in these boats that’s what is so exciting about the class.”

Eight boats get ready to rumble (1,149 Days Ago)
Eight Extreme 40s, the biggest fleet at any event yet, will compete at the iShares Cup at Skandia Cowes Week starting on 3 August!