Round Isle of Wight

fully crewed

6h 22m 25s

Double Handed

6h 37m 32s

The COurse

A classic race course for the South Coast of England – the course that started what is now ‘The America’s Cup’ in 1851. The course can be made in either direction, starting and finishing from the iconic Royal Yacht Squadron Line, the full loop around the Isle of Wight takes in the famous white chalk cliffs and the amazing sight of The Needles. Very tidally constrained, a record attempt requires meticulous planning of the start time to make best use of the strong currents. The course must enclose the Isle of Wight in either direction, passing the Needles Light house, St Catherine’s Point and passing to the E of Bembridge Ledge Buoy

The COurse

A classic race course for the South Coast of England – the course that started what is now ‘The America’s Cup’ in 1851. The course can be made in either direction, starting and finishing from the iconic Royal Yacht Squadron Line, the full loop around the Isle of Wight takes in the famous white chalk cliffs and the amazing sight of The Needles. Very tidally constrained, a record attempt requires meticulous planning of the start time to make best use of the strong currents. The course must enclose the Isle of Wight in either direction, passing the Needles Light house, St Catherine’s Point and passing to the E of Bembridge Ledge Buoy

Start

The start line is commonly referred to as the Royal Yacht Squadron Line, between the following coordinates : 50º 46.005’ N 001º 18.054 W and 50º 47.198’ N 001º 18.547’ W

Finish

The finish line is commonly referred to as the Royal Yacht Squadron Line, between the following coordinates : 50º 46.005’ N 001º 18.054 W and 50º 47.198’ N 001º 18.547’ W
Approx Distance: 54 NM

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