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Wishing you a Happy New Year!
Race entries will be open from 00:01 on Friday 3rd February 2023 via the event website. Make the most of the Early Bird deals, which are available until 23:59 on Saturday 25th February 2023 when the standard entry fee kicks in.
The Island Sailing Club is proud to organise this globally renowned race and would like to offer all competitors an exclusive membership offer. Please use the link here to find out all the benefits of the Club and details of the offer. Emma Pain, our Membership Officer, would be delighted to answer any questions. Please call her on +44 (0)1983 296621 or email rir@islandsc.org.uk.
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Fri 19 Mar 2021
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Fri 20 Mar 2020
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Sat 29 Jun 2019
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