Early this Saturday 15th June 2024, the annual Round the Island Race will leave Cowes as the spectacular sailing fleet race up The Solent and around The Needles.
If you have not seen this iconic event before, it is one of the most amazing sights in yacht racing.
The race features around 1400 yachts and over 16,000 sailors. They start at Cowes in phases and race over 50 miles anticlockwise around around the Isle of Wight. It takes from 3 hours to 10 hours to complete the course depending upon the type of yacht and the wind.
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Where to Watch the Round the Island Race
Hurst Castle and Hurst Spit are two of the best vantage points to watch this spectacular event as the fleet of yachts jostle for position.
The Hurst Castle Café will be open for breakfast and refreshments.
*If you also wish to visit Hurst Castle at the same time, you can pre-book your tickets at:
The Lighthouse restaurant opens at 8.45am if you would like a full breakfast.
If you would like to book a table for breakfast; please click here.
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Live Tracking of the Round the Island Race
Once the race starts, the yachts can be tracked here in real time: Please click here.
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About the Round the Island Race
The race features around 1400 yachts and over 16,000 sailors. They start at Cowes in phases and race over 50 miles anticlockwise around around the Isle of Wight. It takes from 3 hours to 10 hours to complete the course depending upon the type of yacht and the wind.
www.roundtheisland.org.uk
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The Lighthouse Seaside Bar & Dining
Hurst Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0PY
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