1.   As the gun went off, the yachts crossed simultaneously.

2.   The yacht briefly crossed into Israel as it cruised along the coastal resort city of Eilat.

3.   Young America lost the start but gained from the first wind shift and was ahead when the yachts first crossed.

4.   Japanese yacht Tokio crossed finishing line here on Friday to become first boat home in the final leg of the Whitbread round-the-world race.