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Chasing the Americas Cup

Shirley Robertson goes behind the scenes at the Americas Cup as the American Oracle team try to reclaim the cup.

updated Thu Dec 17 2009 08:51:16

Chasing the Americas Cup

Shirley Robertson goes behind the scenes at the Americas Cup as the American Oracle team try to reclaim the cup.

updated Thu Dec 17 2009 08:39:06

Onboard with Team BMW Oracle

Shirley Robertson looks at the boat designed to recapture the Americas Cup for the home team.

updated Thu Dec 17 2009 08:28:28

The race location battle

Shirley Robertson talks to Americas Cup opponents BMW Oracle and Alinghi about the controversial location for this year's race.

updated Tue Dec 15 2009 13:45:40

The Water Car

From highway to ocean -- the watercar is like a Ferrari on land and water.

updated Thu Dec 10 2009 06:38:40

Solar Sailor

Solar Sailor CEO Robert Dane tells CNN about his ferries' solar wings - solar panels that double as sails - navigating the Sydney harbor.

updated Thu Nov 19 2009 08:11:05

ISAF Rolex World Sailor awards

Shirley Robertson travels to South Korean to attend the ISAF Rolex World Sailor awards and take a closer look at 2009's nominees.

updated Thu Nov 19 2009 08:08:50

Sailing Marathon nominees

Shirley Robertson continues her coverage at the ISAF Rolex World Sailor awards, talking to nominees from the around the world race.

updated Thu Nov 19 2009 08:01:31

World sailor winners

Shirley Robertson rounds up her coverage of the Rolex World Sailor awards with a look through 2009?s winners.

updated Tue Nov 17 2009 13:10:20

Rothschild heir on Plastiki

Adventurer David de Rothschild will sail across the Pacific Ocean on Plastiki, is boat made out of plastic bottles.

updated Thu Oct 22 2009 12:03:37

Designing a modern day Yacht

Shirley Robertson shows CNN what makes a modern day Yacht stand out and become a classic Yacht.

updated Thu Oct 22 2009 11:57:59

What makes a classic Yacht?

Shirley Robertson shows CNN what makes a classic yacht whilst on board the Wally 130.

updated Thu Oct 22 2009 09:58:30

Sense of sailing style

Shirley Robertson shows other places in the Mediterranean with a vivid sense of style.

updated Thu Sep 17 2009 08:04:46

Grand Prix sailing

Shirley Robertson experiences the different roles onboard a successful yacht team at the Audi MedCup.

updated Thu Sep 17 2009 08:04:11

Shore crew to tactician

Shirley Robertson moves up the ranks as she experiences different onboard roles at the Audi MedCup.

updated Thu Sep 17 2009 08:01:41

At the helm

Shirley Robertson takes command of the King of Spain's yacht at the Audi MedCup.

updated Thu Aug 20 2009 08:43:18

Safety on the seas

Shirley Robertson experiences being rescued by the rescue services looking after 2009?s Rolex Fastnet Race.

updated Thu Aug 20 2009 08:14:34

Rolex Fastnet Race 2009

MainSail travels to England for the Rolex Fastnet Race 2009, a 600 mile British off-shore classic.

updated Thu Aug 20 2009 08:12:07

Behind the Rescue

Shirley Robertson goes behind the scenes of the British lifeguard services as they monitor the Rolex Fastnet Race.

updated Fri Jul 24 2009 06:31:17

World's largest solar boat

Have a look at this 3D video of Planet Solar, a vessel with 100 percent solar energy and a floating village as constant companion.

updated Thu Jul 16 2009 11:03:51

Winning the Volvo Ocean Race

Shirley Robertson sails the final leg of the Volvo Ocean race with the winning team, Ericsson 4.

updated Thu Jul 16 2009 10:57:11

Giraglia Rolex Cup

Shirley Robertson talks to fellow Olympian, Robert Scheidt at the Giraglia Rolex Cup.

updated Thu Jul 16 2009 10:56:28

Reaching the finish line

Shirley Robertson talks to the winners of the 2009 Volvo Ocean race, Ericsson 4 as they celebrate victory.

updated Thu Jun 18 2009 12:37:26

Volvo Ocean race update

Mainsail talks to Puma Racing's Shannon Falcone about the teams progress at this year's Volvo Ocean Race.

updated Thu Jun 18 2009 12:32:28

Sea trials with BMW Oracle Racing

Shirley Robertson catches up with the BMW Oracle Racing team as they continue their preparation for the Americas Cup in Venice.

updated Thu Jun 18 2009 12:31:09

Mr Multihull

CNN's Shirley Robertson talks to the Man they call Mr Multihull, Luick Peyron about his 20 years racing.

updated Mon Jun 15 2009 09:30:33

America's Cup boat mystery

CNN's MainSail goes to the base of America's Cup team Alinghi and tries to get a sneak preview of their new boat.

updated Thu May 21 2009 11:32:06

The Portofino Rolex Trophy

Shirley Robertson sails the 129 foot schooner built for the King of Spain in 1910.

updated Thu May 21 2009 11:31:43

Volco ocean race update

Shirley Robertson gives CNN an update from the Volvo Ocean Race.

updated Thu May 21 2009 11:24:15

Life on the ocean for royalty

The boat Captain of the the current King of Spain's race yacht, shows CNN what life on the ocean in like for Spanish royalty.

updated Thu May 21 2009 07:59:35

On board the King of Spain's yacht

CNN's MainSail team climb on board the racing yacht owned by Juan Carlos I, the King of Spain to get a unique insight.

updated Wed Apr 15 2009 08:51:47

Mega yachts in St. Barths

Shirley Robertson is in St. Barths to preview some of the latest mega yachts.

updated Wed Apr 15 2009 08:51:04

Volco ocean race

Shirley Robertson chats with Ken Read, Skipper - Puma Ocean Racing via a live stream whilst he is sailing.

updated Wed Apr 15 2009 08:45:50

Taking on the tallest mast

Shirley Robertson admits she has never been up a mast and starts by taking on the tallest aluminium mast in the world.

updated Wed Apr 15 2009 08:43:00

Technology in sailing

Shirley Roberston tests out the latest technology in sailing.

updated Thu Mar 19 2009 07:04:57

RC44 in Lanzarote

Shirley Robertson talks to RC44 Class founder, Russell Coutts ahead of their first event of the season.

updated Thu Mar 19 2009 07:04:29

Chris Bake on the RC44

Shirley Robertson talks to RC44 Team Aqua owner, Chris Bake about the challenges of running his boat.

updated Thu Mar 19 2009 06:58:30

Sailing in the Canaries

Mainsail's Shirley Robertson goes sailing on a traditional boat around the Canary Islands.

updated Thu Feb 19 2009 11:36:24

The Pacific series

Shirley Robertson reports on the Pacific series. The winners will be invited to challange the Emirates team.

updated Thu Feb 19 2009 11:03:47

New Zealand's dominance

Shirley Robertson explains why New Zealand's sailing teams have been so successful.

updated Fri Jan 23 2009 09:02:54

London International Boat Show

MainSail's Shirley Robertson looks at how the current financial climate is affecting the sailing industry.

updated Fri Jan 23 2009 09:01:00

Off Shore Racing

Shirley Robertson looks at the latest news from the Volvo Ocean Race and Vendee Globe.

updated Fri Jan 23 2009 08:44:08

Bargains for Sail

MainSail's Shirley Roberts hunts for bargains at the London International Boat Show.

updated Thu Dec 18 2008 10:00:33

The best of 2008

Shirley Robertson looks back at some of the highlights of Mainsail in 2008.

updated Thu Dec 18 2008 10:00:20

Around the world races

Mainsail's Shirley Robertson gets the latest news from the Volvo Ocean Race and the Vende Globe.

updated Thu Dec 18 2008 10:00:09

The 2008 headlines

Shirley Robertson looks back at the big boat racing headlines of 2008.

updated Thu Nov 20 2008 06:29:31

Part 1: The Vendee Globe

Shirley Robertson travels to France for the start of the toughest solo around the world race, the Vendee Globe.

updated Thu Nov 20 2008 06:28:26

Part 2: Women of the Vendee Globe

Shirley Robertson visits Sam Davies in the UK as she continues her training for the Vendee Globe.

updated Thu Nov 20 2008 06:25:36

Part 3: The race begins

As the Vendee Globe gets under way Shirley Robertson looks at the emotional farewell from the docks.

updated Thu Oct 16 2008 12:34:20

Part 3: Following the action

MainSail shows you how you can follow the Volvo Ocean Race and looks at the action for Leg 1.

updated Thu Oct 16 2008 12:16:19

Part 1: Volvo Ocean Race

This month MainSail visits Alicante, for the start of the worlds longest yacht race.

updated Thu Oct 16 2008 12:16:07

Part 2: Race to the port

Shirley Robertson takes a look at how the in-port races affect the overall score.

updated Thu Sep 18 2008 07:38:11

America's Cup troubles

Ernesto Bertarelli talks to Shirley Roberston about the ups and downs in this years Americas Cup.

updated Wed Sep 17 2008 09:19:13

Sailing success

Shirley ROberston rounds up all the sailing action that happened in this years Olympics in China.

updated Wed Sep 17 2008 09:19:02

The Alfa Romeo

Neville Crichton, owner of the Alfa Romeo talks to Shirley Roberston about the success of his boat.

updated Fri Aug 15 2008 08:06:43

The Royal Cork Yacht club

Shirley Robertson reports on the history of the Royal Cork Yacht club.

updated Fri Aug 15 2008 06:18:59

China's green dragon interest

Shirley Robertson reports on the Chinese backing of the Irish Green Dragon team, competing in this years race around the globe.

updated Fri Aug 15 2008 06:18:49

Onboard the Rambler

Shirley Robertson reports from the 'Rambler', the biggest boat in Cork week.

updated Fri Jul 18 2008 09:02:25

Round the Island Race

Double Olympic medalist Shirley Robertson visits the Isle of Wight for the Round the Island Race 2008.

updated Fri Jul 18 2008 09:02:09

Hamilton swaps road for water

Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton turns his hand to sailing at the Round the Island Race.

updated Fri Jul 18 2008 09:01:53

Preparing for the Olympics

Double Olympic medalist Shirley Robertson talks about her top tips for the Beijing 2008 Olympics.

updated Mon Jun 23 2008 08:23:16

Volvo Ocean Race

Shirley Robertson takes a look at Russia's Volvo Ocean Race entry, led by Oleg Zherebtsov.

updated Mon Jun 23 2008 07:33:27

Sailing in Russia

Shirley Robertson visits Moscow to look at the growing popularity of Sailing in Russia.

updated Mon Jun 23 2008 07:32:19

Round Texel race

Mainsail brings you all the news from this years Round Texel race in Holland.

updated Tue May 20 2008 07:04:10

Rolex Farr 40 Championship

MainSail looks at all the action from the Rolex Farr 40 Championship in Miami.

updated Tue May 20 2008 07:03:28

The gateway to the Americas

Shirley Robertson presents this month's MainSail from Miami, looking at all of the Sailing news from the area.

updated Tue May 20 2008 06:57:01

Preparing for competition

Shirley Robertson sets sail with GBR Olympic team member Iain Percy to talk about preparing for competition.

updated Fri Apr 18 2008 13:00:06

Constructing a winner

Mainsail's Shirley Robertson travels to Zhuhai to follow the construction process of the Irish team's Volvo Ocean Race boat.

updated Fri Apr 18 2008 12:55:14

And the winner is?

Mainsail's Shirley Robertson looks at the results of the Rolex China Sea Race.

updated Fri Apr 18 2008 12:22:18

Rolex China Sea Race

Mainsail's Shirley Robertson introduces all the action from the Rolex China Sea Race.

updated Wed Mar 19 2008 08:06:06

The Heineken Regatta

Double Olympic gold medalist, Shirley Robertson presents this months MainSail from the Heineken Regatta in the Caribbean.

updated Wed Mar 19 2008 07:58:22

Speed machines

Double Olympic gold medalist, Shirley Robertson looks at the new performance cruising catamarans, the Gunboat.

updated Wed Feb 20 2008 09:37:25

Gaining ocean miles

Shirley Robertson interviews Ian Walker, skipper of the new Irish sailing team.

updated Wed Feb 20 2008 09:37:12

Sailing in the keys

Shirley Robertson is in the Florida Keys and shows the unusual weathers effects on sailing in the keys.

updated Wed Feb 20 2008 09:18:09

Returning to Barcelona

Shirley Robertson catches up with all the action from the closing race of the Barcelona World Championships.

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