This years 'Round the Island' was another that won't be forgotten by many. The winds were again boisterous South Westerlies but although the seas were much calmer than last year the organisers decided to cancel the race for around 70 of the 1600 entrants - the 'sports boats' and multi-hulls under 9.5 meters were not allowed to start.
First to cross the finish line at Cowes was French trimaran, Actual. The boat completed the course just over one minute outside the overall record, finishing in 3hrs 09mins and 57secs.
Back in the real world a number of boats suffered breakages and injuries and around 30 competitors were forced to retire - fortunately no Castle Cove boats suffered such issues.
In the ISC class Bill Barker sailing with Ricky and the crew of Effusion stormed around to WIN their class with Nick Massey's Tumbarumba just seconds behind in 3rd place.
Overall Results ISC:
- Effusion - 1st in class and 21st overall
- Tumbarumba - 3rd in class and 24th overall
- Echo - 11th in class and 140th overall
- Almada - 23rd in class and 481st overall
Overall Results IRC:
- Draig 'O Moor - 9th in class and 105th overall
- Crew Cut - 26th in class 287th overall
Also in the the IRC class, Bob Turner and Alex Adams sailing on Arion won their class - the results of all these guys once again proves the very high standard of sailing at Castle Cove.
