Today is Royal Navy Day. Photo Martin Allen/CWL.
With the extra boom of the big guns seeing them away, Class Zero and the Cape 31s were the first start away from the Squadron this morning, powering upwind towards Salt Mead. Their final mark is East Bramble and from there they are due to finish upwind on the Squadron line.
First off from the White Group, starting at Committee Vessel 1 today, was the Sportsboat class.
The Swallows have started their first race and will finish their second race on the Breakwater line, together with al the White Group classes.
The first boats are due to finish racing shortly with all fleets due back in by the early afternoon.
For earlier news stories, as well as results, videos and photographs from previous years, visit our comprehensive Regatta Archive.