Today's Sailing News 

 BT Global Challenge

The BT Global Challenge Around the World race started yesterday in Southampton England.  The BT Global challenge is unique for two primary reasons.  One, the crew are amateur sailors who pay to train for and sail the race. Two, the fleet sails against the prevailing winds and currents from east to west.  

Leg 1 for the 12 boat fleet will be 3200 miles to Boston Mass.  The 216 crew will fight the gulf stream, and possible fall storms during this 2 week long leg.

The start was hampered by light winds and strong tides.  Winds were so light the fleet had to anchor to avoid losing distance.

Sailing Daily will provide periodic coverage of the BT Global Challenge as the fleet sails 26,000 miles against the prevailing winds.

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 Today's Sailing News 

The 2000 Olympic sailing regatta will begin competition Sunday 17 September.  That day the Mistral board sailors, Tornado Catamarans and Soling Keelboats will begin sailing off Sydney.

All members of the US team have arrived in Sydney.  Team member are doing a number of things including on the water practice, media interviews and getting their boats through measurement.

To date, the following US boats have passed measurement: 49er, Soling, Star and Tornado.

Off the water the US team will receive massage therapy from several sources.  

Look for Olympic sailing coverage on cable network CNBC from 1600 to 2100 each day beginning 17 September.

Wednesday's Around the World of Sailing will feature previews of each Olympic Sailing Class.