Today's Round the Island Race is raising money for East Cowes-based charity, the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust.

The Trust has five boats competing.

Among them is Solent Hero, which Dame Ellen MacArthur is racing on, alongside a group of intrepid young people.

At 3pm, on Saturday, the famous sailor and her young crew were heading towards Culver Cliff.


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