The Island Sailing Club (ISC) has announced it will be working in partnership with Cowes Yacht Haven to host a ‘Round the Island Race Village’.
The village will be open from midday on Friday June 24 and throughout the race weekend.
Daniel Jehan, Managing Director of Cowes Yacht Haven, said:
“We are very excited to be hosting the Race Village and look forward to entertaining competitors, supporters and spectators with our pop-up food hall, bar area and terrace.”
(Photo by Paul Wyeth)
Race Partners Marathon Watch, B&G, Helly Hansen, Chelsea Magazines and Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust will all have stands offering activities, promotions and support for competitors.
Round the Island Race welcomes sailors from all over the world, from professional sailors to keen amateur crews, families and first-time racers, competing on the same 58-mile racecourse around the striking Isle of Wight coastline.
More than100 trophies are up for grabs and most boats have the chance to win several different prizes. The most famous is the Gold Roman Bowl, which has been awarded to the overall winner of the race (now the IRC division) since the first race in 1931 – but there are many other trophies, with fascinating histories, that are given away each year to worthy winners in their respective classes.
This year, eight lucky yachts will also be awarded a prize of a Swiss made General Purpose Marathon Watch.
Race Director, David Atkinson, commented:
“For the first time since the pandemic started, we are delighted to be able to offer a terrific onshore hospitality programme at both the Race Village and the Island Sailing Club in Cowes. It’s also fantastic to see entries returning from abroad this year, plus we’ve also got the highest percentage of first-time participants (to date) that we’ve ever experienced. I think there are a lot of new owners keen to challenge their boats and crew with our incredible race.”
Round the Island Race takes place on Saturday June 25.
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