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Images from JP Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race

by Onedition on 20 Jun 2010
The annual J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, organised by the Island Sailing Club, is a one-day yacht race around the Isle of Wight, an island situated off the south coast of England. The race regularly attracts over 1,700 boats and around 16,000 sailors, making it one of the largest yacht races in the world and the fourth largest participation sporting event in the UK. onEdition http://www.onEdition.com

Over 1750 yachts entered the JP Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, sailed around the historic Isle of Wight, England. First start was at 0500hrs on Saturday morning and the first yacht finished just after 9.30am - no record, but a great time was had by all in one of the classic English races.

IDEC, helmed by Francis Loyon racing round the Needles of the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race. © onEdition http://www.onEdition.com
IDEC, helmed by Francis Loyon racing round the Needles of the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race. © onEdition http://www.onEdition.com


The fleet of 1,754 boats round the Needles on the Isle of Wight during the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race. © onEdition http://www.onEdition.com
The fleet of 1,754 boats round the Needles on the Isle of Wight during the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race. © onEdition http://www.onEdition.com


SuperMaxi 30 Team ICAP Leopard, helmed by Mike Slade during the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race 2010. © onEdition http://www.onEdition.com
SuperMaxi 30 Team ICAP Leopard, helmed by Mike Slade during the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race 2010. © onEdition http://www.onEdition.com


J Class Yacht Velsheda racing in the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race. © onEdition http://www.onEdition.com
J Class Yacht Velsheda racing in the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race. © onEdition http://www.onEdition.com


The fleet of 1,754 boats round the Needles on the Isle of Wight during the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race. © onEdition http://www.onEdition.com
The fleet of 1,754 boats round the Needles on the Isle of Wight during the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race. © onEdition http://www.onEdition.com


SuperMaxi 30 Team ICAP Leopard, helmed by Mike Slade during the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race 2010. © onEdition http://www.onEdition.com
SuperMaxi 30 Team ICAP Leopard, helmed by Mike Slade during the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race 2010. © onEdition http://www.onEdition.com


Early start: The J Class Yacht Velsheda racing in the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race as the sun rises over the Solent at 5am this morning. © onEdition http://www.onEdition.com
Early start: The J Class Yacht Velsheda racing in the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race as the sun rises over the Solent at 5am this morning. © onEdition http://www.onEdition.com


The fleet of 1,754 boats round the Needles on the Isle of Wight during the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race. © onEdition http://www.onEdition.com
The fleet of 1,754 boats round the Needles on the Isle of Wight during the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race. © onEdition http://www.onEdition.com


The fleet of 1,754 boats round the Needles on the Isle of Wight during the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race. © onEdition http://www.onEdition.com
The fleet of 1,754 boats round the Needles on the Isle of Wight during the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race. © onEdition http://www.onEdition.com


The stunning J Class yacht Velsheda and The Wave, Muscat (Extreme 40) racing in the JP Morgan Asset Management Race which started at 5am this morning. © onEdition http://www.onEdition.com
The stunning J Class yacht Velsheda and The Wave, Muscat (Extreme 40) racing in the JP Morgan Asset Management Race which started at 5am this morning. © onEdition http://www.onEdition.com


Crowds on top of the Needles watch the fleet of 1,754 boats round the Needles on the Isle of Wight during the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race. © onEdition http://www.onEdition.com
Crowds on top of the Needles watch the fleet of 1,754 boats round the Needles on the Isle of Wight during the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race. © onEdition http://www.onEdition.com


Open 60 Team, Artemis Ocean Racing, helmed by Graham Tourell during the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race 2010. © onEdition http://www.onEdition.com
Open 60 Team, Artemis Ocean Racing, helmed by Graham Tourell during the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race 2010. © onEdition http://www.onEdition.com


EDigital Research, a Laser SB3, heading toward the finish line during the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race. © onEdition http://www.onEdition.com
EDigital Research, a Laser SB3, heading toward the finish line during the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race. © onEdition http://www.onEdition.com


Extreme 40 Ecover, helmed by Mike golding and rival team Artemis Ocean Racing, helmed by Graham Tourell during the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race as the sun rises over the Solent at 5am this morning. © onEdition http://www.onEdition.com
Extreme 40 Ecover, helmed by Mike golding and rival team Artemis Ocean Racing, helmed by Graham Tourell during the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race as the sun rises over the Solent at 5am this morning. © onEdition http://www.onEdition.com


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