Lemonchois takes JP Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race

11:53 AM Sat 25 Jun 2011 GMT

'Lionel Lemonchois helming Prince De Bretagne who took line honours at the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race' onEdition &copy Click Here to view large photo

Over 1900 yachts competed in the annual J.P Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, starting off Cowes on the Isle of Wight, UK. The 80th edition of the event started in fresh conditions, with a beat to the first turning mark, The Needles, at the western end of the Isle of Wight. Casualties came thick and fast with several collisions, and at least three crew swept overboard. Fortunately all were recovered safely. Seas at The Needles were reported at 6-8 feet, fortunately for the competitors the winds did not increase and abated a little, however the fleet had an ...

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by Richard Gladwell