Alkistis-ΕΝΘΕΤΟ Sailing

NEWS ROUND-UP: Kiwi veterans Stu Bannatyne and Erle Williams were among the crew of Alfa Romeo which took line honours in the Sydney-Hobart while Mike Sanderson was second on Wild Oats XI; Groupama 3 is almost home.

This year's Sydney-Hobart field is littered with Whitbread/Volvo sailors - and boats. Among them are the 2005-06 Volvo winner Mike Sanderson, the Salter brothers Guy and Jules, and hometown hero Grant Wharington.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?: Multi-race veterans Jerry Kirby and Jonathan Swain have kept themselves busy since the end of the 2008-09 Volvo. As for another lap, "in a heartbeat" says 53-year-old Kirby.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? The numerous Spanish sailors who featured in the 2008-09 race have been busy since the finish in St Petersburg. One thing they are all agreed on is that the Volvo experience has had a profound impact.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? In the first of our series focused on crew members from the 2008-09 race, we speak to Simon Fisher about the Telefonica Blue campaign, his post-race activity, and his plans for the future.