It was a breezy start to this year's Round the Island Race with 1,100 boats setting off from the Royal Yacht Squadron line off Cowes this morning and heading west to the Needles. The course then continues around the Isle of Wight passing St Catherine's Point, Culver Down, Bembridge, Ryde and finishes back in Cowes.
The Island Sailing Club announced that the first boat that crossed the line was 'Tschuss 2', a Volvo 70 which completed the race in 4 hours, 11 minutes and 18 seconds.
Christian Zugel, owner and skipper of 'Tschuss 2' said: "We are delighted with our race performance today and securing line honours is fantastic - what better way to start a new programme on our new boat! Great sailing, great competition and a fantastic welcome from the Island Sailing Club."
'Tschuss 2' has been training for the last ten days on the Solent and a practice race around the Isle of Wight but they did it clockwise - like the original America's Cup route in 1851.
The tactician onboard, Neal McDonald said: "I've competed in the race a number of times and can say it was perfect conditions for 'Tschuss 2' today. It's such an iconic race in a wonderful setting."
The prize-giving will be held at noon today Sunday 2nd July at the Island Sailing Club.
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