The 91st edition of the Island Sailing Club's Round the Island Race started with a bang from the Royal Yacht Squadron's starting cannons at 0800 this morning, fired by The Marathon Watch Company President, Mitchell Wein. Over 1,100 boats are competing in the 50 nautical mile race around the Isle of Wight, often known as 'Britain's Favourite Yacht Race'.
Line honours has gone to Julian Linton's Grand Prix multihull 'N.R.B', who completed the circumnavigation of the Island in a time of 4h19m. The first monohull to cross the finish line was Ian Atkins' GP42 'Dark'n'Stormy', in a time of 4h54m.
Dave Atkinson, Race Director said "The race started under perfect race conditions with a south westerly 15 knot breeze. The Class 0 yachts headed down the Solent to the west and showed some close racing. It was a fantastic sight to watch the huge fleet of all types of boat, families and professionals, following at ten minute intervals.
The prize-giving will be held at 11.30 on Sunday 26 June at the Island Sailing Club.
All race results, videos and images of the race can be found on the event website, www.roundtheisland.org.uk.
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