12:05 MONDAY 25TH
H.R.H. The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who will start the race, has been ferried out to the start vessel – the new Trinity House vessel Galatea.
The wind has dropped to 3kts with the fleet moving very slowly around the start area.
Read more at www.sailsolent.co.uk
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