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Yachting Monthly
Computers on Board – Jargon Buster
Find out the difference between a bus and a byte
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
Slow start for Round the Island
Lights winds dropping off leaves the fleet drifting along with the tide
Carnage at the needles
The fleet struggles with the turning tide and no wind, Sam Brunner reports live from the action.
Holmatro drifts over the line
After a long day, the first boat in the Round the Island Race has crossed the line
Farr and away
Sam Brunner catches up with Helena Lucas as she finishes the race aboard Farr 45 Team Volvo for Life.
RTI fleet finally thins out
After a very long day in light winds, the fleet is gradually thinning out but many are still racing.
Last minute weather update
Chris Tibbs gives his final weather briefing the night before the big race