The race itself will be sailed on Saturday 11 July, when hundreds of boats — from family cruisers and club racers to seasoned offshore campaigners — will gather off Cowes to take on the iconic 50-nautical-mile lap of the Isle of Wight.
Organised by the Island Sailing Club, the Round the Island Race remains one of the world’s largest mass-participation yacht races, and one of the few where first-timers and veterans share the same tide, the same start line, and the same long day on the water.
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One island. One start. One unforgettable Saturday afloat
08-04-2026
Port of the Day
Alimos Marina
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Alimos Marina
- Country: Greece
- Services: electricity, food-drink, waste-disposal, fuel, water, maintenance, wifi
- Website: Alimos Marina
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: +30 210 988 0000
Emerging from the murky mist of shrouded sheds in Makkum, the Netherlands, the grand Feadship superyacht Project 1014 has finally rippled its way into reality. Since its construction began almost three years ago in 2023, this sea beast had only been sighted a handful of times. The carefully guarded design details, once a tightly sealed secret, lay exposed for the world to admire.
03-04-2026
Chilling winds and high-velocity gusts marked an unforgettable weekend of sailing at the 2026 ILCA UK Ovington Boats National Open.
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The ongoing whirlwind of legal defiance surrounding the sale of the 82-metre superyacht Alfa Nero, continues to unveil new chapters in this multi-million dollar saga.
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SY Design, an Italian yacht design studio, introduces its striking new 45-meter explorer yacht concept, Anvil, a vessel of contrasts delivering innovation and efficiency.
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The remarkable 37m exploration yacht, Ourway, sees ownership change in an exclusive in-house sale.
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VX One Victorian State Titles at the Royal Brighton Yacht Club featured a fierce competition and some splendid sailing tactics.
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Club of the Day
St. Francis Yacht Club (StFYC)
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St. Francis Yacht Club (StFYC)
- Country: United States
- Website: St. Francis Yacht Club (StFYC)
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: +1 (415) 563-6363
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