Round the Island Race

⛵️ Britain's Favourite Yacht Race around the stunning Isle of Wight!
🗓 2026 Race Date 👉🏼 Saturday 11th July
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🎥 Official Round the Island Race 2025 highlights!

From the start cannon to the final finishers - thank you to all sailors and supporters who made it a race to remember.

2026 date = Saturday 11th July. More details soon.

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"The best race in Britain."

Round the Island Race regular Thomas Skinner was in buoyant mood after finishing this year’s Race.

🎥 Hear more about his experience in this video!

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12-year-old Sonja from Edinburgh taking on this year’s race in her own style. The footwear might not be ideal for British waters, but she’s warm, secure and fully enjoying the experience! 😀

Great to see young sailors embracing the spirit of the Race and creating memories.

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More and more boats are closing in on the finish line as the afternoon progresses. Crews, how’s it going out there? 🌊

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Race update!

800+ boats started from Cowes this morning. Despite forecasts, conditions have been mostly favourable.

Zoulou led the fleet south of the Island, with Ocean 11 next to finish in 3:55:18.

The rest of the fleet is still racing! ⛵

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🌊 This year's Round the Island Race is proudly supporting the Wetwheels Foundation, a charity dedicated to providing opportunities for disabled people to access the sea.

Here's a lovely photo of their team! ☺️

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Plenty of action still out on the water as the fleet makes good progress around the Island!

Conditions are holding up well, with great racing still to come as we head into the next stages of the Race.

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🟠 Race Tracking Update

We’re aware that race tracking is currently experiencing issues. Our team is working hard to resolve this and restore normal service as quickly as possible.

We’ll share an update as soon as we have one. Thank you for your patience.

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Congratulations to Team Zoulou!

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@DorsetLondoner @ClipperRace @DorsetLondoner - our technical team is currently working on implementing a fix. We will keep you posted.

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Who is enjoying the view from The Needles? 🙋

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Zoulou, skippered by 84-year-old Peter Cunningham, is first to cross the line, with an elapsed time of 3:26:20.

Congratulations Team Zoulou! 🏆

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Zoulou, the front runner, has rounded St Catherine’s Point and is heading through Sandown Bay. Travelling at 27 kts.

Ocean 11 is next, round the southern point of the Island.

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The early front runners are already making their way around The Needles, leading the fleet on this year’s Round the Island Race!

Plenty of racing still to go - we’ll keep you updated as the fleet continues its lap of the #IsleOfWight

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Are you planning on watching the race today? ⛵

Here's a rundown of where the action will take place:
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Best of luck to everyone racing in today's @RoundtheIsland!🌊

If you're travelling with us, keep an eye out for the fleet as our vessels enter and leave Cowes Harbour.⛵

If you take any photos from onboard, don't forget to share them with us on [email protected]!

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And they’re off! ⛵

The first start cannon has fired and hundreds of boats have now set off from Cowes, beginning their 50-mile journey around #IsleOfWight

We’ll be sharing updates throughout the day as the race unfolds - stay tuned!

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Today is the last day to sign up at our standard entry fee! ⛵️

Join us on Saturday 7th June and be part of another iconic occasion. Standard entry prices start from £155.

After today, will more than double, so sign up today at https://t.co/WxMLoITTqD

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⛵ 800 boats are set for this year’s Round the Island Race – a 50.1nm challenge around the #IsleofWight on 7 June.

Enter by Friday 30 May to avoid the late fee.

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🌊 We’re proud to support @WetwheelsFdn at this year’s Round the Island Race.

On Friday 6th June, they’ll be offering accessible powerboat trips from our pontoon - open to disabled people, their family and friends.

£10 per person | 11am–2pm
Book here: https://t.co/LE26lYb9mK