With 94 days to go to this year's JPMorgan Asset Management Round the Island
Race, entries at 507 show an increase on the same point in 2007 and there
are still savings to be made for those entering before 29th March 2008.
One of the yachts making a racing debut is Infinity of Cowes, a brand new
CNB95 from the custom wing of Bénéteau. The boat is currently undergoing sea
trials in France ready for delivery to her British owner. With a 95 foot
length overall and 23 foot beam Infinity of Cowes is cutter rigged and will
be racing in the IRC division.
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Returning to defend the title he has held
since 2001 is Mike Slade, current monohull record holder for the race. This
year he will be the skipper of ICAP Leopard, the Supermaxi that holds the
record for the Rolex Fastnet Race, crossed the line second in the 2008
Sydney-Hobart and took monohull line honours in the JPMorgan Asset
Management Round the Island Race 2007. The crew will include Volvo 70 and
America's Cup sailors.
The charity aspect of the race continues in 2008 as competitors are
encouraged to "make their race count" by racing or fundraising for charity.
This year will see a new initiative with the launch of the JPMorgan Asset
Management Round the Island Race Charity Squad.
The four official race
charities - The Ellen MacArthur Trust, Breast Cancer Care, Prostate UK and
Macmillan - will select one boat to act as an ambassador for them during the
race and join the Charity Squad. These boats will feature bespoke yacht
branding and an attractive package from the Round the Island Race partners.
The aim of the Charity Squad is to communicate the charity message to a
wider audience and encourage more people to "make their race count". Anyone
interested in fundraising and racing on behalf of one of the charities, or
applying to be one of the charity boats, please contact Into the blue
direct: lucy.harwood@intotheblue.biz.
Entry online is available through
www.roundtheisland.org.uk which also includes a useful guide for newcomers
to the event.
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