Hampshire Events
The Round the Island Race 2008
Above: Catching a wave
Above: Photographs by Mark Lloyd
Above: Claire still hasn't managed to find her sea legs!
Above: Picking up speed
Above: Arms and legs over the side to help rebalance the boat
Above: A brief moment to admire the Isle of Wight's coastline
Above: The team cross the finish line - first out of all the Volvo J80s
Above: Just over 7 hours of sailing without any men overboard or sea sickness! It's a miracle
Above: The winning team at the Volvo stand on the marina in Cowes. Many thanks to skipper Paul Campbell-James
1875 boats took to the water on June 28 for the biggest Round the Island Race to date. Editor Claire Pitcher was just one of the many competitiors. The Volvo J80 was skippered by Paul Campbell-James. Take a look at the pictures...