Several classes cancelled as strong winds forecast for Round the Island Race 2024

 

The race team and the Island Sailing Club have been closely monitoring the conditions, both in terms of wind and sea state, over the past weeks.

A spokesperson said: “After much discussion with our weather team, it has been regrettably decided that the following classes will be cancelled from this year’s race:

Classic Racing Yacht (ISCRS) LOA under 9.6m

Diam 24

Gaffer (Division 3) LWL under 23ft

J/70

Multihull (Bridgedeck Catamaran) LOA 9.15m and over

Multihull (Bridgedeck Catamaran) LOA under 9.15m

Multihull (Grand Prix and MOCRA Racing) LOA under 9.15m

Sportsboats (IRC)

More information can be found on the event website : - https://tinyurl.com/2kk4a5c2.“

This decision has not been taken lightly, and there has been a significant amount of discussion between the race organisers and the weather experts, Coastguard, RNLI and other support services.

Competitors are reminded of the Risk Statement (Section 16) included in the Notice of Race.

There will also be a requirement that all competitors taking part in the race will be required to wear lifejackets for the duration of the race.