The grueling Vendee Globe is not even a third of the way finished, but British sailor Alex Thomson has already set two records in the solo round-the-world race.

America's Cup legend Russell Coutts is aiming to transforming the competition from a pastime for the super wealthy into a fast-paced television event with global appeal.

Ben Ainslie skippered Land Rover BAR to victory in the America's Cup World Series after a tense final day's racing in Japan.