The mills of Manchester revolutionized clothing, making it accessible to millions during the Industrial Revolution. This innovative spirit led to the founding of Henri Lloyd in 1963, focusing on high-quality sailing apparel....and today Manchester is once again the centre for a revolution in waterproof clothing

Beyond the two football giants, Manchester pulses with legendary music from The Smiths to Oasis. It's a city built on red brick mills, canals, and the enduring spirit of the Industrial Revolution. But what's it got to do with sailing clothing?

Navigating the infamous channel, in les Sables d'Olonne, thinking of what could have been while remebering Charlie Dalin, not easy moments for Sam Goodchild and the MACIF team #CourseAuLarge #Voile #Regate #Emotion #Charlie

Sam Goodchild navigated a key strategic choice, opting to skirt east of exclusion zones and pass Ireland to starboard. Calm seas and a westerly breeze now offer a break from the Atlantic's challenges. #Sailing #OceanRace #SamGoodchild #MarineNavigation #Racing

When teams set out on a solo race to the Arctic Circle and back all of them knew that they would be venturing into new territory. No one had ever taken an IMOCA this far north, alone. They all knew the history of an event that had been derailed from its original objectives on both previous occasions by the weather. And all of them knew that the tactical challenges would push them hard. yet no one had predicted the emotional roller coaster that the entire fleet found itself enduring. #VendeeArctique #Sailing #OceanRacing #Adventure #ExtremeSports

An intense sailing race is underway towards the Arctic Circle. Sam Goodchild is currently in front, navigating the treacherous Celtic Sea under difficult conditions. The competition is fierce as sailors battle the elements. #SailingRace #ArcticCircle #CelticSea #OceanRacing #SamGoodchild

The Vendée Arctique is delivering a challenging race. As Sam Goodchild approached the Arctic Circle he needed to punch through the final storm. #VendeeArctique #Sailing #ArcticRace #OceanRacing #SamGoodchild

The anxiety of a first race, especially with all the tech and unknowns, is real. But pushing through a less-than-perfect start to finish strong built confidence for Calcich that takes her forwards to the next step, racing to the Arctic circle and back. #Sailing #RaceDay #ConfidenceBoost #NewBeginnings #Resilience

The challenge of racing 60ft carbon machines so far north is giving a cult status to this race while also making it a must do event for skippers looking towards a lap of the planet in the big one, the Vendée Globe - But why? Race favourite Sam Goodchild explains #SailingLife #OceanAdventures #ExtremeWeather #LearnToSail #Maritime

A 3,500 mile offshore race with a big difference as teams have to cross major weather systems, rather thatn running with them, to get to the Arctic Circle and back - This is a race that will push the competitors in very different ways to conventional offhore racing - Matt Sheahan finds out why #VendeeGlobe #Sailing #OceanRacing #Adventure #ExtremeSports

Matt Sheahan heads to the start of the Vendée Arctique in the infamous town of les Sables d'Olonne on the west coast of France to talk to skippers and find out how and why they are setting up for the big race to the north. #SailingRace #ArcticAdventure #OceanRacing #ExtremeSports

Taking 60ft carbon fibre grand prix machines further north than Cape Horn is south is an ambitious plan. So ambitious, that on both of the previous attempts the Vendée Arctique race course had to be modified. But the challenge of racing 60ft carbon machines so far north is giving a cult status to this race while also making it a must do event for skippers looking towards a lap of the planet in the big one, the Vendée Globe. #VendeeArctique #SailingRace #OceanAdventure #ExtremeSports

New York's SailGP weekend delivered action, but with a dangerous twist. Extreme conditions created unexpected outcomes, putting safety first. #SailGP #ExtremeWeather #Racing #SafetyFirst #NewYork

A terrifying moment during a race as two boats collide. "I made a pretty evasive action to try and avoid it... that's about as close as you wanna come to losing your life there." The raw reality of high-speed sailing. #SailingLife #BoatRace #NearMiss #Adrenaline #Maritime

Nerve-jangling start to Race 3! Red Bull Italy luffed into the path of the Americans, collecting Brazil too. A shocking collision with potential for loss of life. #SailingRace #Collision #Regatta #ExtremeSports #OceanRacing

Performance isn't just about straight line speed. Sebastien Sainson explains why achieving the ultimate goal isn't just about going quickly but about handling and servicing the boat too

So when Gitana 18 lifted onto her foils, albeit just on port tack, heads turned. Here's what it looked like.

Luna Rossa Women & Youth had been the outstanding team in the previous days' racing, their place in the final looked like a done deal.....and then this happened

Opening with a dominant performance in your home town is what teams dream of...but Luna Rossa made it a reality as the first race of the first AC38 preliminary event got underway

Fast, close, breezy and at times precarious, the opening day of the first AC38 Preliminary Regatta could not have been better.....unless that is you were one of the teams suffering breakdowns, capsizes and sudden falls from grace...and there were plenty of those!