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Tom Hicks 2024 Round the Island Race Photo Gallery

by Tom Hicks 15 Jun 07:15 PDT 15 June 2024
Strong winds for the 2024 Round the Island Race © Tom Hicks / www.solentaction.com

Many wisely chose discretion over valour with 40+ gusts coming through the Hurst Narrows, but some braved the Round the Island Race, including top yachting photographer Tom Hicks, who has sent us these stunning shots.

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