With nearly 17,000 sailors taking part in this one-day race, the Round the Island Race is believed to be the fourth largest participation sporting event in the UK – after the London Marathon and the Great North and South Runs. Therefore, getting on that podium can be a little bit tricky.

In this downloadable tactical guide for the 2022 race, professional tactician, Mike Pickering explains how he’s managed to bag the top spot on several occasions with novice crews.