The Ecover Sailing team competed in the 2009 iShares Cup,[1] showcasing world class racing around Europe.

The races take place in Venice, Hyères, Cowes, Kiel, Amsterdam and Almeria, and the rebranded, 2010 Extreme Sailing Series.

Mike was IMOCA world champion for two successive years, and is the only British sailor to hold this sought-after title.

In 2008 his team won the first event, in Lugano, Switzerland, when he raced with double Olympic gold medalist Shirley Robertson.

[4] The Extreme 40 is one of the fastest boats on the water today, it is made from carbon fibre and can reach speeds of over 35 knots.