The third of five programmes

In recent years there's been a growing trend in offshore racing towards level rating where fleets can enjoy racing boat for boat with the first yacht across the finishing line being the winner. This kind of level handicapping has produced some of the closest and most exciting racing in British waters.

Last September the Gordon's Gin Half Ton World Championship was held in Poole Bay. The promise of tough competition brought Olympic sailor Paul Elvstrom back to international racing for the first time in four years.

Bob Fisher competes and reports on this world-class event.

BBC Birmingham