AIS advice and plotting sheet

The Coastguard view on AIS plus download a plotting sheet

RNLI pre-start engine checks

What to do before your turn the key

Lights winds dropping off leaves the fleet drifting along with the tide

The fleet struggles with the turning tide and no wind, Sam Brunner reports live from the action.

After a long day, the first boat in the Round the Island Race has crossed the line

Sam Brunner catches up with Helena Lucas as she finishes the race aboard Farr 45 Team Volvo for Life.

After a very long day in light winds, the fleet is gradually thinning out but many are still racing.

Chris Tibbs gives his final weather briefing the night before the big race

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Peter Bruce, a past winner of the Gold Roman Bowl, highlights 11 hotspots and offers advice and tactics to improve your performance