Don't miss any of the action from the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race 2016 with this spectator's guide. We outline the various ways you can keep up to date with the race from shoreside or from home
Race start time: 0830 (UTC)
On the Isle of Wight? Watch from ashore…
As the excitement builds you will want a fantastic vantage point to watch the action. The table below outlines the best viewing points at each stage of the race along with directions of how to get to them. Prepare yourself to race around the island yourself by road or find a spot and stick to it, it up to you!
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COWES Start |
0830 – 1110 |
Via Ward Ave., Baring Road & Castle Hill to the Parade and the Green either side of the Royal Yacht Squadron. |
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SCONCE POINT |
1000 – 1230 |
From Yarmouth, drive towards Freshwater. Turn right after 1/2 mile and follow signs to Fort Victoria. |
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THE NEEDLES |
1030 – 1300 |
From Freshwater or Totland follow signs to the Needles Car Park. Park and walk up West High Down to Needles Battery. Best view to south of Coast Guard Station. |
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CHILTON CHINE |
1115 – 1430 |
From Freshwater or Totland follow signs to the Needles Car Park. Park and walk up West High Down to Needles Battery. Best view to south of Coast Guard Station. |
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ST. CATHERINE’S POINT |
1200 – 1600 |
From Freshwater, Rookley or Ventnor go to Niton. Take loop road to Buddle Inn. Park and walk down cliffs by lighthouse. |
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VENTNOR |
1215 – 1630 |
Park on Cliff at West End of Esplanade. |
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BONCHURCH |
1230 – 1700 |
Take lane down to sea opposite Bonchurch pond. Take left turn and park in car park at bottom, which is the best view. |
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CULVER DOWN |
1300 – 1830 |
From Brading, take Bembridge road. After 1 mile, turn right and follow sign for Culver (on a bend, and lane hairpins up!) |
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RYDE PIER |
1400 – 2000 |
From Ryde Esplanade, drive up pier and park at end. Parking for 1 hour. |
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COWES Finish |
1230 – 2230 |
Via Ward Ave., Baring Road & Castle Hill to the Parade and the Green either side of the Royal Yacht Squadron. |
Alternatively you can stay in the Race Village in Cowes or the Royal Southern Race Hub in Hamble where J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race TV live will be shown on the big screen.
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But if you’re not lucky enough to be there in person when the starting cannon fires, don’t worry – there are plenty of ways to follow the race, no matter where you are.
On The web
Follow the race on the official website: www.roundtheisland.org.uk
There are a selection of ways to follow on their race site, including on the ‘News on the Hour’, a race tracker and a live blog, but perhaps the most exciting feature is RTI TV. For the second year a dedicated outside-broadcast production unit will provide live, commentated coverage of the starts and early finishes on race day. This live coverage will be broadcast on EventTV in Cowes, at the Race Hub in Hamble and on the event website for viewers around the world to watch.
Social media channels
Social media: Follow Facebook and Twitter for race news and commentary https://www.facebook.com/roundtheisland & on Twitter @roundtheisland using #raceforall.
You’ll also be able to follow the event on Twitter using the hashtag #raceforall for race updates and via the official Facebook page.
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