Islanders have watched on from East Cowes and Cowes as two fleets of powerboats race to Dorset and back today (Sunday).
The Royal Yacht Squadron marks the start and finish line for the two races involving the Cowes Torquay Cowes and Cowes Poole Cowes.
The event, which is in its sixtieth year, saw the teams leave at 10am.
They will race back later before a prize-giving ceremony.