Once they have reached the Southern Ocean, the solo sailors have to deal with a series of low-pressure systems for a month or more. From the islands of Tristan da Cunha and Gough to Cape Horn, they ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ABC News' Jay O'Brien talks with Captain Radomir Novosel of the Scenic Eclipse, a cruise sailing the Southern Ocean with a view of ...

On Sunday 10 December, the Volvo Ocean Race fleet departs Cape Town and plunges south, into the mysterious Southern Ocean. With double points up for grabs, it means that Leg 3 could be a game changer ...

The world's longest and most grueling competition is underway as competitors adventure 36,000 miles around the planet on sailboats. The race is intense — but it's not just about winning and glory. The ...

Setting sail from the busy port of Plymouth in Devon, the tall ship Pelican of London takes young people to sea, often for the first time. During each nine-day voyage, the UK-based sailing trainees, ...