June 2006
 In June, professional
crews, corporate teams and amateurs all joined forces to take part in one
of the world’s largest and most famous yacht races. The Round the Island
Race saw 1,587 boats joining together to become part of the magnificent spectacle
of boats of all shapes and sizes that took to the seas around the Isle of
Wight on what was the hottest day of 2006 so far.
Following months of anticipation and a whole year in the making, the 2006
Nokia Isle of Wight Festival finally hit town on the 9th, 10th and 11th of
June and promoters, artists and festival-goers alike have since proclaimed
it an awesome success. Temperatures soared in the Island’s capital as
the 50,000 strong crowd soaked up musical offerings from some of the biggest
names in the industry today along with what has been described as a ‘sensational
atmosphere superior to many larger UK festivals.’ The event reached
its climax on the Sunday evening when a display of fireworks illuminated the
night sky whilst super-group Coldplay drew the weekend to an impressive close.
June also saw HRH Prince Edward fly across to the Island by Royal helicopter
for a special visit in which he attended a wide variety of engagements. These
included a trip to both St Thomas’ Church and the Earl Mountbatten Hospice
in Newport, Haseley Manor near Arreton and Brading Roman Villa.
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