Picture Gallery
The pictures shown below are all related to the Round the Island Race and the Trophies and Prizes awarded. Just keep scrolling down the page.
The pictures shown below are all related to the Round the Island Race and the Trophies and Prizes awarded. Just keep scrolling down the page.
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The Gold Roman Bowl
The Gold Roman Bowl
This trophy is presented to the First Boat Overall in the IRC Rated Class.
This trophy is presented to the First Boat Overall in the IRC Rated Class.
 The plaque on the front is inscribed - ISC Challenge Cup for the Race around the IW annually.
 The plaque on the front is inscribed - ISC Challenge Cup for the Race around the IW annually.
 Inscription on the base: Presented by Bernard Cyril Windeler, June 1931
 Inscription on the base: Presented by Bernard Cyril Windeler, June 1931
 Inscription on the back: The oak on which the cup stands is taken from the timbers of the HMS Victory by courtesy of the Admiral Superintendant HM Dockyard Portsmouth.
 Inscription on the back: The oak on which the cup stands is taken from the timbers of the HMS Victory by courtesy of the Admiral Superintendant HM Dockyard Portsmouth.
The Silver Gilt Roman Bowl
The Silver Gilt Roman Bowl
This trophy is presented to the First Boat Overall in the Island Sailing Club Rated System Class.
This trophy is presented to the First Boat Overall in the Island Sailing Club Rated System Class.
 One inscription reads - This replica of the trophy is presented to TC Ratsey 2nd Prize in his cutter the 9 Ton 'Harrier". Start 8-00 am Finish time 16:16:29. This was gifted as a keeper prize.
 One inscription reads - This replica of the trophy is presented to TC Ratsey 2nd Prize in his cutter the 9 Ton 'Harrier". Start 8-00 am Finish time 16:16:29. This was gifted as a keeper prize.
 A larger inscription reads, "Left to the ISC by the Late TC Ratsey 1958 for 2nd Challenge Trophy RIR.
 A larger inscription reads, "Left to the ISC by the Late TC Ratsey 1958 for 2nd Challenge Trophy RIR.
 It was originally used for the 2nd O/A 16ft to 36ft Rating & min. W.L.19ft-6ins. Class from 1958 but is now presented to the first boat O/A ISCRS.
 It was originally used for the 2nd O/A 16ft to 36ft Rating & min. W.L.19ft-6ins. Class from 1958 but is now presented to the first boat O/A ISCRS.
The Silver Roman Bowl
The Silver Roman Bowl
This trophy is presented to the Second boat overall in the IRC Rated Class
This trophy is presented to the Second boat overall in the IRC Rated Class
 In an earlier race, a competitor approached and suggested that the winner, Chris Ratsey, in his yacht "Evenlode" may have fouled his boat. Like a true gentleman, Chris declines the Gold Roman Bowl and withdraws his declaration. Major Windeler was so impressed with his Corinthian spirit and sportsmanship that he had a special Silver Bowl produced as a keeper prize. Chris later went on to win the Gold Roman Bowl in 1938.
 In an earlier race, a competitor approached and suggested that the winner, Chris Ratsey, in his yacht "Evenlode" may have fouled his boat. Like a true gentleman, Chris declines the Gold Roman Bowl and withdraws his declaration. Major Windeler was so impressed with his Corinthian spirit and sportsmanship that he had a special Silver Bowl produced as a keeper prize. Chris later went on to win the Gold Roman Bowl in 1938.
 A plaque reads, "Left to the ISC by the late TC Ratsey for the third RIR Challenge Trophy".Â
 A plaque reads, "Left to the ISC by the late TC Ratsey for the third RIR Challenge Trophy".Â
It was originally used for the 3rd O/A 16 ft-36 ft Rating & min W.L. 19ft-6ins. class from 1958 but is now presented to the 2nd O/A IRC Class.
It was originally used for the 3rd O/A 16 ft-36 ft Rating & min W.L. 19ft-6ins. class from 1958 but is now presented to the 2nd O/A IRC Class.
The 3 Roman Bowls
The 3 Roman Bowls
This picture shows the three trophies all produced from the original pattern of the Ancient Roman Drinking Vessel.
This picture shows the three trophies all produced from the original pattern of the Ancient Roman Drinking Vessel.
In 1930/31, Major Cyril Windeler, an ISC Member, saw the original ancient drinking vessel in a Goldsmiths in London. It had been dredged up from an old Roman Wharf on the banks of the River Thames. The find was widely reported in the National Newspapers at the time. He liked the look of it and thought what a splendid trophy this would make. He then commissioned the firm to make a replica trophy for the first Round the Island Race.
In 1930/31, Major Cyril Windeler, an ISC Member, saw the original ancient drinking vessel in a Goldsmiths in London. It had been dredged up from an old Roman Wharf on the banks of the River Thames. The find was widely reported in the National Newspapers at the time. He liked the look of it and thought what a splendid trophy this would make. He then commissioned the firm to make a replica trophy for the first Round the Island Race.
 Other replica trophies were made as trophies for the Race.
 Other replica trophies were made as trophies for the Race.
Major Cyril Windeler
Major Cyril Windeler
Merry Conceit-5 ton Cutter
Merry Conceit-5 ton Cutter
16th to finish-1st on corrected timeÂ
16th to finish-1st on corrected timeÂ
Dolly Varden-17 ton Cutter
Dolly Varden-17 ton Cutter
1st to finish-13th overallÂ
1st to finish-13th overallÂ
Major Cyril WindelerÂ
Major Cyril WindelerÂ
Vice Commodore 1954 – 1955
Vice Commodore 1954 – 1955
Commodore 1956 – 1959
Commodore 1956 – 1959
Hon. Admiral 1960 - 1961
Hon. Admiral 1960 - 1961
In 1930, Major Cyril Windeler, a member of the Island Sailing Club in Cowes, suggested a handicap race around the Isle of Wight.
In 1930, Major Cyril Windeler, a member of the Island Sailing Club in Cowes, suggested a handicap race around the Isle of Wight.
 The first race was on 11th July 1931 with 25 entries.
 The first race was on 11th July 1931 with 25 entries.
 Size of boats 5 – 25 Tons
 Size of boats 5 – 25 Tons
One start at 08-00 heading West.
One start at 08-00 heading West.
Winner “Merry Conceit”Â
Winner “Merry Conceit”Â
A 22 ft. Cornish fishing boat owned by Peter Brett and was the smallest boat in the race.
A 22 ft. Cornish fishing boat owned by Peter Brett and was the smallest boat in the race.
 She finished at 19:38:39 and corrected to 16:18:27. The actual time on the water was 11hrs-38mins-39sec Â
 She finished at 19:38:39 and corrected to 16:18:27. The actual time on the water was 11hrs-38mins-39sec Â
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2nd Boat “Harrier”
2nd Boat “Harrier”
 Owned by Thomas Chris Ratsey
 Owned by Thomas Chris Ratsey
She finished at 18:16:29 and corrected it to 16:19:29.Â
She finished at 18:16:29 and corrected it to 16:19:29.Â
The actual time on the water was 10hrs-16mins-29sec
The actual time on the water was 10hrs-16mins-29sec
The first boat to finish was “Dolly Varden”Â
The first boat to finish was “Dolly Varden”Â
Owned by Thomas White Ratsey
Owned by Thomas White Ratsey
She finished at 17:51:24pm, corrected to ____________. The actual time on the water was 9hrs-51mins-24sec.
She finished at 17:51:24pm, corrected to ____________. The actual time on the water was 9hrs-51mins-24sec.
Polishing day for the trophies
Polishing day for the trophies
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Prize Givings in general over the years
Prize Givings in general over the years
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