Marine electronic Specialist Your Sight and sound on the water 01202 237585 [email protected] Y WWW.PLATINUMMARINE.CO.UK @UKPLATINUMMARINE SOLENT EVENTS DIAR Round the Island Race, Paul Wyeth ROUND THE ISLAND RACE 1 July Round the Island Race is set to attract thousands of sailors from all over Great Britain, mainland Europe and from as far away as the USA, to the Isle of Wight on 1 July 2023 for the 92nd running of this unique race. The race is popular with everyone from world renowned professional sailors to families and first-time racers, and it boasts a range of classes including monohulls of all sizes, multihulls, Gaffers, and Classics. Organised by the Isle of Wight’s Island Sailing Club since 1931, the Round the Island Race is one of the UK’s largest participation sporting events and is expected to attract as many as 1,500 boats. It will begin and end in Cowes with the first start at 0800, competitors are expected to enjoy a spectacular first leg down to the Needles and onwards to the finish line off Cowes. Spectators will be able to enjoy fantastic views all around the island. As in previous years The Ellen MacArthur Trust is the official race charity, whose work is focused on rebuilding confidence of young people after cancer, through sailing and adventure. Sailors interested in participating in the event are able to enter online. For more information about the race please visit the website. roundtheisland.org.uk 43 solenthandbook.com