While other ocean races are longer, racing 1,800 miles around a coastline notorious for highly changeable weather, tides and currents, puts the race amongst the most difficult to complete, let alone win. It starts from Cowes this Sunday.
It's great to hear the progress of Isle of Wight sailor, Leigh McMillan, in this international racing series. Well done to Leigh and his crew for their outstanding performance.
Congratulations to the crew on Oman Sail who smashed a World Record after sailing around Britain and Ireland in just three days and three hours. Watch out for others competing in the race passing the Island today.