Episode list

The science of Speed - the quest to build the fastest racing monohull under the Maximum Allowable Length or Maxi rule has never been more competitive. The top designers and boat builders in the world employing space-age materials and the latest technology have pushed the boundaries of modern yacht design into areas unimaginable even ten years ago. From Australia to the USA and Europe, we meet the designers and builders who create these speed machines and the owners and sailors who skipper and drive these supermaxi yachts at the world's most glamorous events around the globe.

The 25th China Sea Race, 565 nautical miles from its start in the historic and bustling Victoria Harbour at the very heart of Hong Kong to its finish in the Philippines' Subic Bay. A supreme challenge for navigators and skippers as they negotiate some of the world's busiest shipping lanes and most unpredictable winds in their journey east to one of the world's most unique locations, the Philippines.

The Farr 40 is one of the most competitive sailing classes in the world. Olympians, offshore veterans and America's Cup legends fill the fleet, all desperate for the crown of Farr 40 World Champion. The Spirit of Yachting will follow the event as it unfolds and with the Dominican Republic as the location, this event will be one not to miss.

Located in the stunning Italian town of Portofino, this event is all about tradition. All the entries are considered 'classic yachts' and we will bring you the action as they are put through their paces on the race course. Rolex Capri Sailing Week is the start of the Mediterranean season for the racing classes. Hosted by the yacht club Capri, this regatta will see some of the world's top one design boats go head to head. The strikingly picturesque island provides a beautiful backdrop for the action.

One of the most renowned distance races in the Mediterranean, the Giraglia Rolex Cup has been a tradition for European sailors for over 50 years. From the race start off the historic port of Saint Tropez the fleet heads through the idyllic Iles des Hyeres and across the sea to round the Giraglia, a rocky islet off northern Corsica, before racing to the finish off San Remo, a total distance of 243 nautical miles.

In 24 hours the world's fastest SuperMaxi sailing yachts can race from St Tropez to Genoa and the World's fastest sports cars can lap the Le Mans circuit more than 380 times. The need for speed either on the water or on the race track has driven the world's most competitive racing teams for years. We look at what it takes to put together a race-winning team, the demands of driving both a boat and a car at the limit of performance for 24 hours and of staying on the pace in all conditions and through day and night. The Giraglia and the Le Mans 24 hours - two unique challenges demanding perfection to win.

The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup is one of the highlights of the Mediterranean sailing calendar. The Costa Smeralda provides a stunning setting as the glamour of the dock mixes with the world's most beautiful racing yachts. This show will follow all the action over this week long event. Porto Cervo becomes the centre of the Nautor's Swan world in September 2010 with upwards of 100 Swan yachts competing in this week long regatta. Recognized worldwide as one of the pre-eminent designers/ builders of luxury sailing yachts, this biennial event attracts both racing and racer/cruiser yachts.

This regatta is a mix of the world's most extraordinary modern racing machines and beautiful traditional yachts - a stunning sight. Racers and sailing enthusiasts come from all corners of the globe to compete and the Rolex Spirit of Yachting will have all the action.

The Rolex Middle Sea race is a 607 mile circumnavigation of the island of Sicily. The race starts and finishes in Malta; passing active volcanoes, a myriad of legendary islands and stunning wildlife along the way to create one of the world's most breath-taking events.

Rolex Review of the Year and the ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year Awards: As the year draws to a close we look back over the 2010 sailing season. We will re-live all the years' action as we announce the winners of this year's ISAF awards.

The Rolex Sydney Hobart is on every sailors 'to do' list. It epitomises everything about offshore racing. It requires endurance, tactical skill and most of all, a determination to get to the finish. It's the world's toughest short offshore course and this show will see who will be crowned the overall winner.