The J.P Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race starts sharp tomorrow morning (Saturday 30 June) from the Royal Yacht Squadron line in Cowes.
Here's some of our photos from today, Friday 29th June of crews, celebrities and the general atmosphere in Cowes.
Dame Ellen MacArthur and trusty friend Norman talk to COWES.co.uk at the Island Sailing Club ahead of tomorrow's Round the Island Race.
Radio 1 DJ, Rob da Bank meets his team at the Island Sailing Club before the Round the Island Race. He'll be on a boat with children from the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust.
Brian & Penny Mills enjoying the little bit of sun in Cowes on their boat 'Dignity' before the race tomorrow.
RS Elite sailor, Charlie Egerton-Warburton talks to COWES.co.uk about sailing the Round the Island Race with his son tomorrow.
Nathan Fulcher, mate on 'Challenger 2' places the finishing touches to his boat in preparation for tomorrow.See more photos from the J.P. Morgan Round the Island Race on our FlickR page!

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