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Chain ferry timetable tweaked for island boat race

Isle of Wight Council White chain ferry mid crossing on a stretch of river. To the right on the shore are rows of buildings to the left of the ferry is a large crane.Isle of Wight Council
Crossings between Cowes and East Cowes will start at 04:00 on Saturday ahead of the race

A chain ferry service is set to run to a revised timetable to support crews and spectators at the Round the Island Race.

The Cowes Floating Bridge on the Isle of Wight will start crossings between Cowes and East Cowes on Saturday at 04:00 BST and run through until 01:30 on Sunday.

The short trip across the River Medina saves an 11-mile (18km) round-trip by road.

The annual boat race, a lap of 50 nautical miles around the island, will start from the Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes on Saturday between 07:30 and 09:00.

PA Media Needles off the Isle of Wight - large white rocks protruding from the see with a red and white lighthouse. Numerous sailing boats are passingPA Media
The Round the Island Race 2025 will be held on Saturday

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