Good news for readers of a nautical bent. The Manches Cup – which runs from 19-21 May and is among the premier events on the UK sailing calendar – was officially launched last month, with Legal Week once again among the sponsors.

This year’s competition promises to be the biggest yet, with more than 800 lawyers expected to take part – calling to mind the rather tasteless joke that begins ‘What do you call 800 lawyers at the bottom of the ocean?’.