One of the first things a would-be solicitor learns is the duty to act in the best interests of clients. Exeter-based Michelmores has taken this principle to extreme lengths by nobly failing to win its own Challenge Cup, a corporate yacht race it organises every year. Until now, that is. In the 14th edition of the competition and inspired by Team GB's sailing success in Athens, the firm finally romped home - and in a year when there was a record entry of 63 yachts and more than 400 crew members on the water. Mind you, Michelmores took the line honours in division one in a specially chartered - and Obiter reckons, rather swish - Volvo Open 60 yacht, Spirit. Judging by the amount of wind in the picture below, however, it's a wonder they crossed the start line, let alone the finish.