The 2009 J P Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race entries open on 22nd January. This unique event sees a huge fleet race westwards the 50 nautical miles round the Isle of Wight. The Island Sailing Club has the support of title sponsors J P Morgan Asset Management and race partners Bénéteau, Britannia Events, Dean & Reddyhoff, Nautica Watches, Old Pulteney Whisky, Raymarine, Red Funnel, St Margaret’s Direct and Volvo.

Campbell Fleming, Head of UK for J P Morgan Asset Management commented: “J P Morgan Asset Management is excited to be entering its fifth year as title sponsor. Each year the race proves more and more exciting and I am sure 2009 will be no exception.”  www.roundtheisland.org.uk/