Round the Island Race
18th June 2005
Round the Island 2005:
Ever thought of competing in a marathon on water? Then the Round the Island Race is the event for you. There are over 10,000 yachtsmen and women and 1,500 yachts taking part. The event has been running since 1931 and was founded by Cyril Windeler.   “There is no view more amazing than sailing down the Solent and looking back and seeing 1000’s of beautifully coloured spinnakers following you.”
Opportunities:
This event is a “must do” in the yachting calendar. At the end of the weekend you will have met new people, enjoyed some training to give you a bit more of a competitive edge in the race, raced around the Isle of Wight anti-clockwise with 1,500 other yachts and socialised in Cowes, the yachting capital – what more could you desire on a summers weekend?   No previous experience is required as the professional crew are there to oversee you at all times. The skipper will invite you to try all the various roles on board.   Types of Packages available: Ø        Charter a yacht with a group of friends Ø        Charter a berth for the event Ø        Join a Race Team that includes this event in its programme
Charter a Berth or Yacht: The package starts from Friday 17th morning to Sunday 19th June lunchtime and includes:   Ø        Charter of a berth or if a group, a yacht for up to 8/10 people plus crew Ø        Professional skipper & mate Ø        Accommodation onboard Ø        Race entry fee for Saturday 18th June. NB: Racing starts early in the morning Ø        Team Polo shirt  Ø        Convenient mooring in Cowes for Saturday night Ø        Fuel and mooring fees Ø        Catering Package including: o         Fri, Sat & Sun breakfast onboard – bacon rolls & pastries o         Racing lunch on board Fri & Sat o         Unlimited snacks, tea, coffee and soft drinks throughout the weekend Ø        Use of life jackets and safety gear   Not included: Ø        Wet Weather gear which may be hired Ø        Personal Accident Insurance which is required Ø        Dinner in the evenings. We can book restaurants for you if desired.   Price for this package is £495 per person. If you are keen to charter a whole yacht, we can tailor the package further to meet your needs.
Yachts & Power:
For this event the yacht chartered will be one of the following – Sydney 40, Reflex 38, Beneteau 40.7 or a yacht of similar calibre. See Yachts & Power for more details on a selection of boats.   All the yachts we use for sailing/racing are insured and coded as required under Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA). 1st Charters can assure that the skippers we use are all RYA Yachtmasters with commercial endorsement, and they will give priority to the safety of crew and yacht at all times.   How to Book: Please contact 1st Charters and we will discuss the various opportunities available for you to participate in Round the Island 2005.   We look forward to welcoming you aboard for the Round the Island 2005.