We've had over 240 entries to date and would like to remind boat owners and crew to get their entry in soon to take advantage of the great Early Bird Entry Deals.
All past competitors should have received an email with a link to a pre-filled entry form. If you did not receive this email, please contact the team at rir@islandsc.org.uk or call the office on +44 1983 296 621.
If your boat does not have a current IRC rating certificate then we offer a free rating system (ISCRS) for competitors who would like to take part in Round the Island Race or other Island Sailing Club events. For more information click here.
Any boat, from cruiser to maxi yacht can enter the race. If you've never taken part before, the race can seem a little daunting! Fear not, we've produced a handy 'First Timers' Guide' with everything you need to know.
Helly Hansen Official Race Collection
We're thrilled to announce that Helly Hansen is continuing their support of the race as the Race Clothing Partner. The Race Collection will be launched in the next few weeks.
B&G Race Day Ready Blogs
Whether a seasoned racer or competing in the race for the first time, our Race Partner B&G can help with their series of Race Day Ready Blogs developed by their experts.
Support the RNLI in their 200th Year
RNLI lifeboats from Cowes, Calshot, Bembridge, Mudeford, Lymington, Portsmouth and Yarmouth have been involved in the running of the event for many years and are strategically positioned around the course. We are raising funds towards the training costs of the volunteer crews at these stations. Click here for more info and to donate..
We talked to Derek Saunders, owner of INCISOR, a local Isle of Wight boat moored in Cowes Yacht Haven (Corby 45, IRC, built 1998).
RIR: How many RIR have you and the boat done?
DS: I've competed in every race since 1972 and the boat has raced every single one since we launched it in 2000.
RIR: Can you tell us about a favourite moment from one of the races?
DS: In 2022, a lady who was blind was welcomed to the RIR crew and she steered the boat from Osborne Bay to the finish line - with only a little bit of help from me.
RIR: Who is on your crew for the 2024 race?
DS: We need 12 crew members to safely manage the RIR course. So, the crew will be made up of four of my regular crew (who do the Island Sailing Club Tuesday night racing and East Cowes Thursday racing) and then the rest will be guest crew. We do a training day on the Friday before the race where everyone gets put through their paces. It's really enjoyable to meet new people and fantastic if they take up sailing as a hobby after relishing the RIR experience.
RIR: What are you race goals this year?
DS: To sail a safe race, have fun and get a good position within the IRC fleet, better than any of our past ones.
RIR: Why do you think the race attracts so different types of sailors?
DS: They enjoy the challenge whatever their level of experience. For many, it is their one big sailing event of the year and they know it's something very special.
Good luck INCISOR - we hope you beat one of your RIR Race Records in the 2024 edition:
Have you entered and would you like to feature in our series of 'My Round the Island Race Story'? Would you like to see your RIR Race Records? Get in touch with Jo Bowden - jo@islandsc.org.uk.
Fri 3 May 2024
NEW for 2024: LIVE Stage Leaderboard!
Fri 3 May 2024
Thu 18 Apr 2024
Competitors' Competition Time!
Wed 27 Mar 2024
Polly's Round the Island Race Adventures
Wed 27 Mar 2024
Last chance to catch an Early Bird entry!
Fri 22 Mar 2024
Early Bird entry deals end soon!
Thu 7 Mar 2024
Race News & Shirley Robertson Story
Tue 30 Jan 2024
Race features in C5 'Jewel of the South' programme
Fri 26 Jan 2024
Entries for the 2024 Round the Island Race are open
Fri 12 Jan 2024
RNLI named as the Official Race Charity for 2024
Mon 3 Jul 2023
An epic edition of the ultimate 'Race for All' - Round the Island Race
Sat 1 Jul 2023
Line Honours and Gold Roman Bowl for TSCHUSS 2
Wed 21 Jun 2023
Official Race Village in Cowes Yacht Haven
Wed 14 Jun 2023
Competition hots up for the 2023 Round the Island Race
Fri 9 Jun 2023
Standard entries close on Saturday 17th June!
Thu 18 May 2023
The stunning classic yacht Kelpie will compete in the RIR
Fri 28 Apr 2023
Round the Island Race- a fantastic British spectacle!
Sat 8 Apr 2023
If there's one race you do, make it Round the Island!
Fri 3 Feb 2023
Entries for the 2023 Round the Island Race are open
Fri 13 Jan 2023
Sun 26 Jun 2022
Line honours and the Gold Roman Bowl for Dark'n'Stormy
Sat 25 Jun 2022
Line Honours for multihull N.R.B
Tue 21 Jun 2022
Ten things to do before Saturday's race
Tue 14 Jun 2022
Dame Ellen MacArthur to race in the Round the Island Race
Sat 11 Jun 2022
Tue 24 May 2022
May Newsletter: Over £4,000 of prizes to be won!
Mon 9 May 2022
Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust preparing to race the Round the Island Race
Thu 21 Apr 2022
Round the Island Race Village will be open to all
Wed 13 Apr 2022
Fri 28 Jan 2022
Marathon Watch and B&G partner the Round the Island Race
Sat 3 Jul 2021
Sat 3 Jul 2021
90th Anniversary Round the Island - Race Update
Thu 1 Jul 2021
Countdown to the Round the Island Race
Wed 23 Jun 2021
Windeler Cup moves to 7th August 2021
Fri 14 May 2021
Round the Island Race's 90th anniversary call-out to raise '90 in 90’
Fri 16 Apr 2021
Entries open for the Windeler Cup
Fri 19 Mar 2021
Celebrating 90 years of Britain's favourite yacht race
Mon 10 Aug 2020
Cancellation of the 2020 Round the Island Race
Thu 2 Apr 2020
Round the Island Rowing Race launches
Fri 20 Mar 2020
Round the Island Race rescheduled to 26 September
Tue 10 Mar 2020
Round the Island Race in 80 days
Tue 3 Mar 2020
Entries open for the Windeler Cup
Thu 30 Jan 2020
Last chance for early bird entry to Round the Island Race 2020
Fri 3 Jan 2020
Entries for the 2020 Round the Island Race open
Mon 30 Dec 2019
Be the first to enter the 2020 Round the Island Race and win a bottle of Mermaid Gin
Sat 14 Dec 2019
Round the Island Race 2020 date announced
Sun 30 Jun 2019
Round the Island Race 2019 competitors celebrate at the end of race prize-giving ceremony
Sun 30 Jun 2019
Eeyore wins 2019 Round the Island Race Gold Roman Bowl
Sat 29 Jun 2019
Line Honours for Actual Leader
Sat 29 Jun 2019
Actual Leader living up to name
Sat 29 Jun 2019
And They’re Off! Spectacular 88th Round the Island Race start
Mon 10 Jun 2019
New Official Race Village announced for this year's Round the Island
Tue 21 May 2019
How to find a berth for the Round the Island Race
Tue 2 Apr 2019
80 days to enter the world famous Round the Island Race
Sat 26 Jan 2019
Sat 7 Jul 2018
High Potential wins 2018 Round the Island Race Gold Roman Bowl
Sat 7 Jul 2018
Sat 7 Jul 2018
Sat 7 Jul 2018
Fri 6 Jul 2018
Mon 18 Jun 2018
Raymarine to play a bigger role in the 2018 Round the Island Race in association with Cloudy Bay
Sun 13 May 2018
Win! Free berthing, free entry and £1200 of goodies for Round the Island Race
Thu 29 Mar 2018
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Thu 28 Dec 2017