11:15 MONDAY 25TH
Dozens of spectator boats are getting into position to watch the start.
De Caffari has taken a boat out to wave off Katie Miller. Dee is ‘godmother' to Katie’s yacht.
Katie is the youngest ever female entrant to take part in the race.
Read more at www.sailsolent.co.uk
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