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Dame Ellen MacArthur takes on Round the Island Race to mark charity’s 20th anniversary

Dame Ellen at the helm of Solent Hero

Dame Ellen MacArthur is taking on the challenge of Round the Island Race for the second year running, as her East Cowes-based young person’s cancer charity celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2023. She will take the helm of the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust’s flagship boat Solent Hero for the race on 1 July 2023, and will […]

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In pictures: Round the Island Race winners and racing drama

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Round the Island Race

The 91st edition of the Island Sailing Club’s Round the Island Race started with a bang from the Royal Yacht Squadron’s starting cannons at 0800 on 25 June and over 1,100 boats competing in the 50 nautical mile race around the Isle of Wight. The first monohull to cross the finish line was Ian Atkins’ […]