Yachts from 25 countries are now due to take part this year, with many of the entries from further afield making the passage across to the UK in the Transatlantic Race 2019.
Cowes will welcome the world’s oldest, most respected and most challenging of oceanic races dating back more than a century and a half later this year.
The Celebrating Age Festival offer a diverse and rich range of activities that reflect the Island’s community, whether you are looking to try something new or participate in those familiar to you.
Phil Sharp's Class40 Imerys Clean Energy took line honours in the 2018 Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race yesterday in an elapsed time of eight days, four hours, 14 minutes and 49 seconds.
Spare a thought from noon on Sunday for the 30 entries taking part in one of the toughest yacht races ever - the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race - as it leaves Cowes and heads clockwise around the Isle of Wight in the first stage of this record-breaking race.