An estimated 700 competitors, race officials, coaches and supporters visited the Island over the weekend for the Ryde Regatta and Shanklin Rowing Club's Regatta.
As many feared, the proposed changes to parking on the Isle of Wight was voted through last night, but with one councillor notably against most of the proposals.
Some very close racing is expected and the general public are most welcome to view this free event - the best vantage point being from the sea wall by the Canoe Lake.
A voluntary pledge of mutual support between the civilian community and its local armed forces personnel was made at yesterday's Armed Forces Day service in Newport.