The Half Ton Classic Cup fleet started their Round The Isle of Wight Race on time at 07.30 this morning. Fortunately the overnight rain stopped just before the start and the boats got underway from the Royal Corinthian line in a decent reaching breeze so they should be making good time down the Solent. Your roving reporters are just setting off in the car to catch up with them and will update you as soon as they can. In the meantime here are a few snaps from the start to keep you entertained:-

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