This spectacular annual yacht race is the largest in the world with over 1,800 boats competing. The race around the Isle of Wight attracts every type of sailor and boat from professional crew on 120ft Maxis to friends and families in dinghies and folk boats.
We start with a training session on Friday, the day before the race. There is a morning briefing, to establish crew roles, then we go afloat for a shakedown sail to get to grips with speedy tacking, smooth gybes and efficient spinnaker handling.
Dinner is in the pub, to discuss tactics and plan the start. Accommodation on the boat is included for Friday night. Saturday is the race itself - and we wake you early in the morning to head out for the start line.
The 60 mile chase starts and finishes on the Royal Yacht Squadron line in Cowes and the course takes you west out of the Solent and into the English Channel, through the Needles, past St Catherine's Point, round No Man's Land Fort and on to an exciting dash to the finish.
Flying Fish enters its Beneteau 40.7s chosen for speed and their ability to manoueuvre swiftly in and out of the enormous fleet. This is a great opportunity for some highly competitive match racing between the 40.7s.
If you prefer to sleep ashore in comfort, accommodation is also available at Point Cottages on Friday and Saturday night. For more information about Cowes and the Cottages please use the Destinations link above left.
Course/Event
Yacht Racing: Round the Island Race
Location(s)
Cowes, UK
Duration
2 days
Start date
24 June 2011
End date
25 June 2011
Note
Briefing in Cowes at 10:00 on Friday - Be prepared for an early start on Saturday - Finish Saturday afternoon or evening
Availability
Waitlist
Not for you?
What you get
75 sea miles logged Some great racing!
Before you start
The race is suitable for yachtsmen and women of all ages and standards and anyone can take part in this event
Be prepared for some heavy weather sailing - or to be sunbathing in light airs. The race takes anything between six and ten hours depending on the wind and tide
What next
Check out our other race events: Cowes Week and the Fastnet in the UK; Hamilton Island, Sydney Hobart and the Pittwater & Coffs Series in Australia
Included in the price
Accommodation with light breakfast and lunch on board, pub dinner on Friday, crew shirt, use of wet weather clothing
Shoreside accommodation is available at Point Cottages for GBP 39 per night
