Round the Island early bird entries

The Island Sailing Club has announced that entries are open for the 2022 edition of the Round the Island

Race, which is being held on Saturday 25 June.

Race Director David Atkinson said: “In 2021, the

90th year of the race, our expectations were exceeded when we welcomed over 1,200 boats and 8,000 competitors, who enjoyed an absolutely magical extravaganza on the waters around the Isle of Wight.

"We hope to build on this success and attract a wide range of boats from the UK and abroad to experience the race and hopefully onshore hospitality in Cowes this year."

The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust continues to be the Official Charity Partner for the race and Frank Fletcher, Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust CEO, said: “Hundreds of young people living through and beyond cancer have been given the chance to believe in a brighter future thanks to the long-term partnership with the Round the Island Race and the wonderful crews that support us.

"The past two years have been the most challenging of the Trust’s history, so we are incredibly grateful for the continued support this year.

"After the triumph of getting 315 young people back on board in 2021, this year we hope to welcome more than 600 young people on Trust trips across the UK. You are making this possible so thank you.”

Classic Boat and our sister title Sailing Today with Yachts & Yachting are media partner for the race.

Early Bird entries, with a discounted entry fee, will close on Saturday 26 February 2022. To enter, go to roundtheisland.org.uk.