Classics in Round the Island Race

The 1952 Laurent Giles yawl Lutine enjoying typically lumpy west Solent conditions o the Needles as she competes in the Round the Island Race on 25 June. Lutine was one of a good number of classics in the race, the 91st organised by the Island Sailing Club around the Isle of Wight. Line honours on the day went to the multihull N.R.B, who completed the 60-mile course in 4h19m. Photo by Ingrid Abery.