Rolex Commodores Cup

Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK - The 2008 Rolex Commodore's Cup concluded today with the boats sailing in rain, poor visibility, and 30 knots of wind that knocked the sailors about in the sloppy seas before pushing the yachts through the final gates. With 45 boats from 15 national teams, the week's racing was exciting and eventful, but it was the pre-race planning which the winning team, GBR Red, claims made the difference.

This sailing photo of the week by Kurt Arrigo is of the Swan 45 yacht Checkmate sailing around the Isle of Wight during the