Early start: The first IRC boats set sail as the sun rises over the Solent
Starting Sequence: It takes an hour and forty minutes to get the entire fleet of 1,600 boats safely underway
Under spinnaker: The boats stream out of the Solent on the first leg of the 50nm course
A race for all: Olympic class sailors compete in this unique race...
A race for all: ...alongside many family crewed boats...
A race for all: ...in all variety of crafts, ancient and modern
The Needles: The 1,600-strong fleet round the famous Needles rocks
Half way: St Catherine's Lighthouse on the southernmost tip of the Isle of Wight marks the half way point
Back of the Wight: The huge fleet makes a spectacular sight, sailing across Sandown Bay...
Bembridge: ...before rounding Bembridge Ledge...
Past The Forts: ...and on to the final leg towards the finish line
The Finish Line: ...such a great feeling to have made it all the way round!
Cancellation of the 2020 Round the Island Race
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The iconic Round the Island Race in 180 seconds.
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A selection of clips from the 2019 Round the Island Race