Round the Island Race -Britain's favourite race just around the corner

5:28 PM Tue 8 Jun 2010 GMT

'Nellie trumpets her comeback as the oldest boat entered in this year's race.' Matt Streten Click Here to view large photo

J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race hosted by Island Sailing Club (ISC), the Isle of Wight, who always manages to produce a sizeable and interesting turnout. This year is no exception with plenty of familiar local faces and boats signed up for the start line of the on Saturday 19th June. For the armchair spectators amongst you, don't forget that many of the more familiar boats might well be available for you to track online right here for the very first time as they progress around the Island. If you have already entered the race, the ISC will ...

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