Setting off from Cowes on Sunday morning, 32 teams from around the world will be racing, a record entry for the non-stop version of the tough 1,805nm race
The Cabinet member for regeneration and business development at the Isle of Wight Council said, "The positive support of GKN is most welcome and continues the good news as we build up to the big day"
Dates have been announced for the prestigious professional cycling event which finishes on the Isle of Wight. It's anticipated to be a great boost for tourism
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It was pretty choppy out on the water on Saturday, but that didn't deter the 120 swimmers who took part in the 66th Isle of Wight Pier to Pier Race. Well done to them and those in the safety boats.
This fun event promises to be bigger and better in 2016. Precise dates haven't been set yet so you have plenty of time to start designing your cardboat boat to take part later in the year.